Three Samurai Cats
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Three Samurai Cats

By Eric A. Kimmel, Mordicai Gerstein (Illustrator)

A cunning rat invades a castle. Can an unlikely samurai cat save the day?

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32 pages· 1,228 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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A cunning rat has taken over a canine lord's castle, and only a samurai cat can reclaim it. After two fierce warriors fail, an old, toothless cat steps up. Can this unlikely hero succeed where others have failed, or will the castle remain under rodent rule? Discover the surprising power of wisdom and experience in this medieval tale.

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After a rat takes over his castle, a canine old lord knows there is only one way to get rid of such a bully. He needs a samurai fast-a samurai cat! A fierce samurai arrives and draws his sword, ready to vanquish the upstart rodent. He charges toward the venomous vermin… Splat! The defeated cat slinks away. Next, a samurai cat in full armor takes on the job. Splat! The second cat slinks away. Then an old, toothless, ragged-tailed cat limps to the castle, promising to chase away the invader. What could this ancient cat possibly offer a humiliated dog with a giant pest problem on his paws?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,228
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC440L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
67829
Publication
Published
September 1, 2004
First published
March 1, 2004
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823417421

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