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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
The Lump of Coal
By Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist (Illustrator)
A sentient coal embarks on a holiday adventure.
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40 pages· 1,397 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a whimsical holiday tale, a sentient lump of coal sets out on an unexpected journey. With the ability to think and move, it seeks a place where it truly belongs. Will this unusual traveler find its purpose in a world that sees it as mere fuel? Discover the heartwarming adventure that challenges the notion of what it means to be special during the festive season.
From the publisher
This is a story about a lump of coal who can think, talk, and move itself around.Is there a more charming holiday tale to behold? Probably, but Lemony Snicket has not written one.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,397
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NC1350L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.7
- F&P level
- ~Z+
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 126640
Publication
- Published
- September 30, 2008
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061574283
- LCCN
- 2007041931
- OCLC
- 182662449
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