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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965 · Est. 1 hour read
Tikta'liktak
Written by James A. Houston
Stranded on ice, a hunter battles nature to find his way home.
3.7 Goodreads · 148 ratings
64 pages· 7,648 words· Est. 1 hour read· 1120L
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Bookroo's summary
A young Eskimo hunter finds himself stranded on a desolate island after being trapped on an ice floe. Facing freezing temperatures and a polar bear attack, he must summon all his courage and skills to survive the harsh wilderness. Will he overcome these formidable challenges and make the perilous journey back to safety? This gripping tale of resilience and survival will keep you on the edge of your seat.
From the publisher
“A young hunter is trapped on an ice floe and marooned on a barren island. . . . The Eskimo survives freezing weather, an attack by a polar bear, and the long journey that brings him safely home. . . . The author’s distinctive drawings help make this a memorable book.”–The New York Times Book Review
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 7,648
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1120L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 8096
Publication
- Published
- October 29, 1990
- First published
- September 1, 1965
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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