| King of the Castle Contributor(s): Stinson, Kathy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1896764355 ISBN-13: 9781896764351 Publisher: Second Story Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: Mr. Elliot, the school custodian, is loved by all of the children. But he has a deep secret -- he can't read. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 00456784 |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 5.27" W x 7.49" (0.18 lbs) 72 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 46703 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: By the prizewinning author of the classics Red is Best, The Bare Naked Book and Big or Little, this chapter book is about a man who spends every day in a school but who cannot read. Mr. Elliot has a job he loves. He is the custodian in a primary school. He is so useful to everyone that sometimes he sees himself as the king of the castle. But Mr. Elliot has a secret. He can't read. Using many excuses like pretending not to have his glasses, he has hidden his inability to read all of his life. When he sees a child at the school being called stupid and falling into the traps he remembers so well himself, Mr. Elliot finally decides he must learn how to read. His granddaughter proves to be his perfect audience. Black and white illustrations enhance this novel's appeal for readers 7 to 10. |
Contributor Bio(s): Charko, Kasia: - Working in watercolor and colored pencil, Kasia Charko creates detailed, colorful paintings that bring period, place and character to life. Born and educated in England, Kasia lives in Alton, Ontario, with her family of animals.Charko, Kasia: - Working in watercolor and colored pencil, Kasia Charko creates detailed, colorful paintings that bring period, place and character to life. Born and educated in England, Kasia lives in Alton, Ontario, with her family of animals. |