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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Wooden Camel
By Wanuri Kahiu, Manuela Adreani (Illustrator)
A boy's dream of camel racing is threatened when his family must sell their camels.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 146 ratings
32 pages· 418 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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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