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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973 · Est. 1.5 hour read
The Real Thief
Written and illustrated by William Steig
A loyal goose must prove his innocence in a theft scandal or face exile forever.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 700 ratings
64 pages· 8,944 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Gawain, a devoted goose and chief guard of the royal treasury, faces a shocking accusation: theft. With his peaceful life shattered, he must uncover the real thief to clear his name. As suspicion looms, will Gawain find the true culprit, or is he doomed to a life of exile? Dive into a tale of loyalty, mystery, and the quest for justice.
From the publisher
Another classic story from William Steig, the Caldecott and Newbery Medal-winning creator of Shrek!, The Real Thief follows a good-natured goose accused of stealing who must uncover the true culprit for the crime. Gawain is a loyal and true goose serving as chief guard of the royal treasury. He’d been happy enough with his life at home tending his garden and making sketches of architectural masterpieces. Now he’s being charged with stealing from the treasury. Gawain is certain of his innocence, but he can’t prove it. Will the real thief come forward to save Gawain, or will he live in exile forever?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 8,944
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 960L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~W
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 286
Publication
- Published
- October 2, 2007
- First published
- January 1, 1973
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780312371456
- OCLC
- 174053007
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