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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
The Ugly Dino Hatchling (Graphic Novel)
Written by Stephanie True Peters · Illustrated by Otis Frampton
Part of the Far Out Fables series
A dinosaur seeks belonging in a world of ducks.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 66 ratings
33 pages· 1,330 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Rex, a baby dinosaur, hatches in a duck nest after a time vortex mishap. Feeling out of place, he embarks on a journey through the barnyard to discover where he truly belongs. As Rex encounters various animals, he must navigate the challenges of being different. Will he find acceptance and a sense of home, or is he destined to wander alone? This vibrant graphic novel reimagines a classic fable with a prehistoric twist, inviting young readers to explore themes of identity and belonging in a whimsical, colorful world.
From the publisher
There once was an ugly duckling… who was actually a baby dinosaur! A dino egg tumbled through a time vortex into a duck nest, but it’s clear the hatchling Rex doesn’t fit in with his duckling family. So the lost dino leaves the nest on a quest to find his place among the barnyard animals. Will Rex ever find where he truly belongs? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling receives a playful, modern twist. Experience a classic fable like never before in this full-color graphic novel retelling for kids!
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 33
- Words
- 1,330
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- GN460L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 189571
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781496554192
- LCCN
- 2017003177
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