Just so stories
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Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England ; New York : Viking Kestrel, 1987.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
127 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Points: 5
Lexile measure:
1190L
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In this collection of fables, enjoy delightful tales of whales and cats and kangaroos and crabs. Venture into the High and Far-Off Times, and uncover everything from how the camel got in a humph (and got his hump!) to how the alphabet was invented. Enchanting and very funny, these fantastical stories will take you on a journey to the boundaries of reality and beyond.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0670802425
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.4, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
1190

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APA Citation (style guide)

Kipling, R., & Foreman, M. (1987). Just so stories. Viking Kestrel.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 and Michael Foreman. 1987. Just so Stories. Viking Kestrel.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 and Michael Foreman, Just so Stories. Viking Kestrel, 1987.

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Kipling, Rudyard, and Michael Foreman. Just so Stories. Viking Kestrel, 1987.

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