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Picture Book · Ages 7–18 · 2014 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
The Right Word
By Jen Bryant, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)
A shy boy's love for words transforms into a groundbreaking reference book.
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40 pages· 1,466 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Peter Mark Roget, a shy boy with a passion for words, finds solace in creating lists instead of stories. As his lists grow, they evolve into a revolutionary reference book. Discover how his unique approach to organizing ideas changed the world of language forever. What drives Peter's quest for the perfect word, and how does it lead to one of history's most important books? This beautifully illustrated tale celebrates the joy of learning and the transformative power of words, inviting readers to marvel at Roget's extraordinary journey.
From the publisher
2015 Caldecott Honor Book 2015 Sibert Medal Winner For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions – and it wasn’t long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn’t write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time. Readers of all ages will marvel at Roget’s life, depicted through lyrical text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,466
- Reading age
- 7–18
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 168163
Publication
- Published
- September 15, 2014
- Publisher
- Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780802853851
- LCCN
- 2013044348
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