The Minpins
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1991 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Minpins

Written by Roald Dahl

A boy defies warnings, meets tiny forest dwellers, and faces a monstrous threat.

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47 pages· 6,861 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 860L
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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
860L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~T
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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