The Stray
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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.

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144 pages· 20,371 words· Est. 4 hour read· 840L
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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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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
16730
Publication
Published
March 10, 1998
First published
July 15, 1996
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679891017
OCLC
38882777

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