Sale price
$599
The Sword in the Tree
Ages 8–12 · 1956
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1955 · Est. 25 min read
The Poppy Seeds
Written by Clyde Robert Bulla · Illustrated by Jean Charlot
A boy's secret act brings beauty and water to his village.
3.9 Goodreads · 31 ratings
36 pages· 2,242 words· Est. 25 min read· 480L
Bookroo's summary
In a small Mexican village, water is scarce and controlled by a reclusive old man. Young Pablo dares to plant poppy seeds by the guarded stream, sparking a transformation. As vibrant flowers bloom, will they soften the old man's heart and bring the life-giving water to the village? Discover how one brave act can change everything.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 36
- Words
- 2,242
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 480L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 1955
- First published
- January 1, 1955
- Publisher
- Ty Crowell Co
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780690648560
- LCCN
- 55005835
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