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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986
The Secret Birthday Message
Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
A coded message leads a boy on a thrilling treasure hunt with a delightful surprise at the end.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
On his birthday, Tim receives a mysterious coded letter instead of a gift. This sets him on an adventurous treasure hunt through dark caves and tunnels. As Tim deciphers each clue, the anticipation builds. What awaits him at the end of this thrilling journey? Join Tim in unraveling the mystery and discover the delightful surprise that awaits. Will he find the treasure, or is there more to this birthday adventure than meets the eye? Dive into a world of codes, clues, and unexpected twists in this captivating tale.
From the publisher
It is Tim’s birthday. Instead of a package, Tim gets a mysterious letter – written in code! Tim – and the reader – are off, following the clues. And at the end of the treasure hunt is a wonderful birthday surprise!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 390L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.7
- F&P level
- ~K
Publication
- Published
- May 23, 1972
- First published
- May 23, 1986
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780064430999
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