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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988 · Est. 20 min read
The Smallest Cow in the World
Written by Katherine Paterson · Illustrated by Jane Clark Brown
Part of the I Can Read series
A boy and his troublesome cow must adapt to life on a new farm.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 122 ratings
64 pages· 1,163 words· Est. 20 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Marvin's world turns upside down when his family moves to a new farm, leaving him lonely and missing his best friend, Rosie, the meanest cow around. When he finds Rosie again, her antics create chaos. Can Marvin and Rosie find their place in this unfamiliar land, or will Rosie's mischief prove too much? Discover how friendship and change collide in this heartwarming tale of adaptation and resilience.
From the publisher
Rosie is the meanest cow in the world - and Marvin’s best friend. When his family moves to a new farm, Marvin is sad and lonely
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,163
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 430L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~L
- Scholastic level
- K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 44220
Publication
- Published
- May 30, 1993
- First published
- January 1, 1988
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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