Water Buffalo Days
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Water Buffalo Days

Written by Huynh Quang Nhuong · Illustrated by Jean Tseng and Mou-Sien Tseng

A boy and his buffalo face jungle dangers together.

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117 pages· 16,915 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 1120L· AR 6.4 · 3 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

In the hills of Vietnam, young Nhuong's best friend is Tank, a courageous water buffalo. Together, they confront bullies and wild tigers, navigating the perils of jungle life. Can their bond withstand the challenges of their untamed world?

From the publisher

As a young boy growing up in the hills of central Vietnam, Nhuong’s companion was Tank, the family water buffalo. When bullies harassed Nhuong, Tank sent them packing. When a wild tiger threatened the entire village, Tank defeated it. He led the herd and adopted a lonely puppy. Tank was Nhuong’s best friend.Nhuong gives readers a glimpse of himself when he was their age, and tells a thrilling story of how he and Tank together faced the dangers of life in the Vietnamese jungle which was their home.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
117
Words
16,915
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1120L
AR book level
6.4
AR points
3
AR quiz
25058
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Z
AR interest level
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Publication
Published
January 16, 1999
First published
November 1, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064462112

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