The Runaway Wok
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2011 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Runaway Wok

Written by Ying Chang Compestine · Illustrated by Sebastià Serra

A magic wok transforms a poor family's fate with unexpected feasts.

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32 pages· 1,263 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 610L
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Bookroo's summary

On Chinese New Year's Eve, a poor boy trades eggs for a mysterious wok instead of rice. This magical wok rolls away, returning with bountiful feasts from the rich. Can this enchanted object change their fortunes forever? Discover how generosity and a little magic can turn the tide in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

On Chinese New Year’s Eve, a poor man who works for the richest businessman in Beijing sends his son to market to trade their last few eggs for a bag of rice, but instead he brings home an empty -but magic- wok that changes their fortunes forever.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,263
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
142221
Publication
Published
January 1, 2011
First published
January 6, 2011
Publisher
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525420682
LCCN
2010013473

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