The Rusty, Trusty Tractor
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

The Rusty, Trusty Tractor

Written by Joy Cowley · Illustrated by Olivier Dunrea

Will Grandpappy's old tractor survive another season, or will a new one replace it?

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32 pages· 600L
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Bookroo's summary

Micah's Grandpappy faces a challenge: his trusty, fifty-year-old tractor against Mr. Hill's bet that it won't last another hay season. As the stakes rise, Micah discovers the true value of friendship and trust. Will the old tractor prove its worth, or will Grandpappy be forced to consider a new one? This heartwarming tale explores the bonds between generations and the machines that serve them.

From the publisher

Mr. Hill of Hill’s Tractor Sales bets Micah’s Grandpappy that his rusty old tractor won’t make it through another hay season, but Micah learns that Grandpappy’s tractor, like an old friend, doesn’t let him down.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
34869
Publication
Published
February 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
Astra Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781563978739
LCCN
97077970
OCLC
45249033

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