Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 1994 · Est. 47 min read

Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings

Written by Ursula K. Le Guin · Illustrated by S.D. Schindler

Book #3 in the Catwings series

A spoiled kitten gets stuck; can a young winged cat save him and find her own reward?

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56 pages· 4,165 words· Est. 47 min read· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

When the spoiled kitten Alexander gets stuck in a tree, it's up to Jane, the youngest Catwing, to rescue him. As Alexander faces his fears, will he find a way to repay Jane's bravery? Discover a tale of unexpected friendship and courage in a world where cats have wings and adventures await at every turn.

From the publisher

Jane meets a new friend in this third book in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin’s bestselling Catwings chapter book series, now with a new look! Fluffy, orange Alexander is the oldest, biggest, loudest, and strongest of all the Furby kittens. Everyone in his family thinks he’s so remarkable that they call him “Wonderful Alexander” and spoil him to pieces. But one morning, when Alexander bravely sets out to explore the world on his own, he finds himself stuck in a tree and unable to get down. It’s up to Jane, the youngest of the Catwings, to rescue him! Now if only Alexander could do something wonderful for her in return…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
56
Words
4,165
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
October 24, 2023
First published
September 1, 1994
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665936651

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