The Wretched Stone
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Wretched Stone

Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

A glowing rock transforms sailors; only music and books can save them.

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32 pages· 955 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD730L
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Bookroo's summary

Aboard the Rita Anne, Captain Allan Hope chronicles a bizarre transformation as his crew falls under the spell of a mysterious glowing rock. With their humanity slipping away, only the power of music and books holds the key to their salvation. Can Captain Hope unravel the enigma before it's too late, or will the crew be lost to the rock's allure forever? Dive into a tale where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the fate of the sailors hangs by a thread of melody and words.

From the publisher

In a story recounted through the daily log of Captain Allan Hope, the sailors aboard the Rita Anne become mesmerized and transformed by a mysterious glowing rock, and only music and books can restore them to normal. “As always, Van Allsburg’s paintings are magnificent. Cool, clear colors, boldly executed, and unusual perspective accentuate the story’s mystery.” – Booklist

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
955
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~Q
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6299
Publication
Published
October 28, 1991
First published
January 1, 1991
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395533079
LCCN
91011525
OCLC
23356228

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