The Odious Ogre
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

The Odious Ogre

Written by Norton Juster · Illustrated by Jules Feiffer

A fearsome ogre meets an unexpected ally, changing everything.

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32 pages· AD880L
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Bookroo's summary

A monstrous ogre, feared by all, roams the countryside, leaving chaos in his wake. His insatiable hunger and merciless nature seem unstoppable until a wrong turn leads him to a gentle young woman. Her kindness and unexpected friendship challenge his terrifying ways, setting the stage for an unforeseen transformation. Can compassion truly alter the course of a creature so fearsome? Discover the surprising outcome of this unlikely encounter.

From the publisher

The author and the illustrator of THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH–together again!This is the story of a really rotten Ogre who is extraordinarily large, exceedingly ugly, unusually angry, constantly hungry, and absolutely merciless. He terrorizes the entire countryside and all the surrounding towns, wreaking havoc, sowing confusion, and dining happily on the hapless citizens. Nothing can stop him. But then he takes a wrong turn and encounters a kind and friendly young lady who does her best to help him–with a surprising result.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD880L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.7
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
September 1, 2010
Publisher
Michael di Capua Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545162029
LCCN
2009932556

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