The Stranger
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Stranger

Written and 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· 640L
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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?

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1986)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
927
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
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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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