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The Tortoise and the Dare


Book Description
Furious that her twin brother, Cypselis, promised her as a slave should he lose a footrace, Ellie must find a way for tortoise slow Cypselis to beat his classmate to the finish line at their school in ancient Greece. Includes facts about the Olympic Games.
Book Information
PublisherPicture Window Books
BindingLibrary Binding (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages64
ISBN-101404840516
ISBN-13978-1404840515
Publication Date01/01/2008
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About Deary (Author) : Deary is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Deary include The Boy Who Cried Horse (Read-It! Chapter Books), The Lion's Slave (Read-It! Chapter Books), The Tortoise and the Da... more
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About Terry Deary (Author) : Terry Deary is a published author and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Terry Deary include Terror (Amazing Tales), The Wicked History of Britain (Horrible Histories), T... more
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About Flook (Illustrator) : Flook is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Flook include The Boy Who Cried Horse (Read-It! Chapter Books), The Lion's Slave (Read-It! Chapter Books), The To... more
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About Helen (Illustrator) : Helen is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Helen include What Did Jesus Say & Do?, Journey to the Cross: The Complete Easter Story for Youn... more
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About Helen Flook (Illustrator) : Helen Flook is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Helen Flook include The Boy Who Cried Horse (Read-It! Chapter Books), The Lion's Slave (Read-It! Chapter Bo... more
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