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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Stranger
Written & illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
A mysterious stranger's arrival alters the weather. Is he Jack Frost?
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32 pages· 927 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When Farmer Bailey accidentally hits a stranger with his truck, he takes him home to recover. But as the stranger heals, the weather begins to change in strange ways. Could this enigmatic man be the legendary Jack Frost? As the seasons shift unpredictably, the Baileys must uncover the truth behind their guest's mysterious connection to the elements. What secrets does he hold, and how will they affect the world around them?
From the publisher
The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 927
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 69065
Publication
- Published
- October 28, 1986
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780395423318
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