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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1991 · Est. 1.5 hour read
The Minpins
By Roald Dahl
A boy defies warnings, meets tiny forest dwellers, and faces a monstrous threat.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 8,242 ratings
47 pages· 6,861 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Billy ventures into the forbidden forest and discovers the Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people threatened by the fearsome Gruncher. As the creature devours them, Billy must find a way to save his new friends. Armed with courage and riding a swan, can he outsmart the beast and protect the Minpins, or will he become its next meal? The forest holds secrets and dangers that will test Billy's bravery and ingenuity in a thrilling adventure.
From the publisher
Little Billy strays into the forest, where he meets the Minpins?tiny people who live within the trees. The Minpins tell Billy about The Gruncher, who preys on them. So Billy embarks on a mission to rid the Minpins of their foe once and for all, and sets off?on the back of a swan?to confront The Gruncher.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 47
- Words
- 6,861
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~800L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 23757
Publication
- Published
- September 3, 2009
- First published
- August 8, 1991
- Publisher
- Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142414743
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