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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1996 · Est. 4 hour read
The Stray
Written by Dick King-Smith
An old woman's antics lead to unexpected family bonds.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 294 ratings
144 pages· 20,371 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
An elderly woman, once a 'stray,' finds herself embraced by a large, loving family. Her quirky antics bring laughter and warmth, but will her presence reveal deeper truths about belonging and love? Discover how one woman's unexpected arrival changes everything.
From the publisher
Now in Knopf Paperback, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, comes the touching story of a “stray” old woman’s amusing antics and the large, loving family that adopts her.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 20,371
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 840L
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