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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Waynetta and the Cornstalk
Written by Helen Ketteman · Illustrated by Diane Greenseid
A desperate trade leads to unexpected magic on a struggling ranch.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 121 ratings
32 pages· 1,025 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Waynetta, facing hard times on the ranch, trades their last longhorn for magic corn, much to her mother's dismay. In this Texas twist on a classic tale, Waynetta's bold decision could change their fortunes—or lead to unforeseen challenges. What wonders or dangers will sprout from this risky gamble? Discover a world where courage and magic collide, and a young girl must navigate the consequences of her choices.
From the publisher
Times sure are tough on the ranch, and Waynetta and her ma can use all the luck they can get. But when Waynetta trades their last longhorn for a handful of so-called magic corn, Ma is non too pleased. A fast-paced Texas retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring a girl hero.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,025
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 114753
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2012
- First published
- January 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807586884
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