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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1941 · Est. 51 min read
The Matchlock Gun
By Walter D. Edmonds, Paul Lantz (Illustrator)
Can young Edward defend his family with an ancient gun against looming threats?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 8,589 ratings
84 pages· 6,062 words· Est. 51 min read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1756, young Edward faces a daunting challenge in colonial New York. With his father away, he must protect his mother and sister from potential French and Indian attacks. Armed only with a massive, unwieldy matchlock gun, Edward's courage and skill are put to the ultimate test. Can he rise to the occasion and safeguard his family, or will the threats prove too great? This gripping tale of bravery and responsibility unfolds with tension and heart.
From the publisher
A Newbery Medal Winner
In 1756, New York State was still a British colony, and the French and the Indians were constant threats to Edward and his family. When his father was called away to watch for a raid from the north, only Edward was left to protect Mama and little Trudy. His father had shown him how to use the huge matchlock gun, an old Spanish gun that was twice as long as he was, but would Edward be able to handle it if trouble actually came? This classic, first published in 1941, has an updated, kid-friendly format that includes the original black-and-white illustrations.
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- Words
- 6,062
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 860L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~T
- Scholastic level
- P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 56
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1941
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780698116801
- OCLC
- 40450160
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