Tricky Tortoise
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1990 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Tricky Tortoise

Written by Mwenye Hadithi · Illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway

Part of the African Animal Tales series

Tortoise hatches a clever plan to outwit the mighty Elephant.

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32 pages· 593 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~720L
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Bookroo's summary

After being stepped on for the 332nd time, Tricky Tortoise decides it's time to teach the massive Elephant a lesson. With a clever scheme, Tortoise aims to prove that wit can triumph over sheer size and strength. Can Tortoise outsmart the giant, or will Elephant's might prevail? Discover the surprising showdown where brains challenge brawn in an unexpected twist.

From the publisher

When Elephant trod on Tricky Tortoise for the three hundred and thirty second time, Tortoise devised a cunning plan to teach Elephant a lesson. This is the story of how Tricky Tortoise proves that brains are often better than strength or size.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
593
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
The author

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
March 15, 1990
First published
March 1, 1990
Publisher
Hodder Stoughton
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780340516249
OCLC
65283583

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