The Wooden Camel
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Wooden Camel

Written by Wanuri Kahiu · Illustrated by Manuela Adreani

A boy's dream of camel racing is threatened when his family must sell their camels.

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32 pages· 418 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD590L
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Etabo dreams of becoming a champion camel racer, but rising water prices force his family to sell their camels. As his siblings seek work, Etabo faces a daunting choice: abandon his dreams or find a new path. Set in northwest Kenya, this heartfelt tale explores resilience and hope amidst adversity. Can Etabo keep his dreams alive against all odds?

From the publisher

Etabo dreams of being a camel racer. One day he might even beat his older brother when they race. But with the price of water rising, Etabo’s father must sell the camels, and his siblings must find work. What will Etabo do now? From acclaimed Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu and Italian illustrator Manuela Adreani, this story of love and hope centers on the inspiring Turkana people of northwest Kenya. Told with gentleness and humor, it is a universal story about keeping one’s dreams alive.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
418
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD590L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
192429
Publication
Published
October 1, 2017
First published
April 12, 2017
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781911373124

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