The Perilous Pit
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1993

The Perilous Pit

Written by Orel Protopopescu · Illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast

A tossed peach pit triggers chaos and unexpected adventures.

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40 pages· ~420L
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Bookroo's summary

Katie's casual act of tossing a peach pit spirals into a whirlwind of absurd events. As the world around her transforms in bizarre ways, she must navigate the chaos and uncover the surprising connections between her actions and the unfolding madness. What strange adventures await her in this topsy-turvy journey?

From the publisher

When Katie tosses a peach pit over her shoulder, it sets off a series of ridiculous events

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1993)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~420L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
May 1, 1993
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780671769109

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