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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1991 · Est. 11 min read
The Vicar of Nibbleswicke
By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
A vicar's speech disorder causes chaos in his parish. Can he find a cure?
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48 pages· 1,621 words· Est. 11 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Reverend Lee, the new vicar of Nibbleswicke, faces a peculiar challenge: Back-to-Front Dyslexia. His speech disorder leads to unintended chaos, leaving parishioners bewildered by his bizarre remarks. As confusion reigns, a unique solution emerges, but it requires him to walk backwards to speak correctly. Can this unconventional cure restore order, or will the village remain in a state of comic disarray? Discover the hilarity and heart in this tale of overcoming obstacles with a twist.
From the publisher
The Reverend Lee is suffering from a rare and acutely embarrassing condition: Back-to-Front Dyslexia. It affects only his speech, and he doesn’t realize he’s doing it, but the parishioners of Nibbleswicke are shocked and confused by his seemingly outrageous comments. At last a cure is found and the mild-mannered vicar can resume normal service. Or at least as normal as is possible for a man who must walk backwards to be sure of talking forwards!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,621
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1040L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.9
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 23654
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1994
- First published
- January 1, 1991
- Publisher
- Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780140368376
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