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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

Author: Ahlberg, Janet

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.9
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 3923
Points per Word 0.000255

Description

Antonio makes up this tale full of action, absurdity, pirates, parrots, chocolate carnival cake, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and a Thingy, because the chief of the brigands is bored and wanted to hear a story. Coauthor is Allan Ahlberg.

Quick Summary

A mischievous boy named Antonio faces a room full of dangerous brigands and spins an outrageously silly tale involving greedy pirates, a chatterbox parrot, a towering chocolate carnival cake, glittering rubies, emeralds, and diamonds, and a bizarre Thingy that appears at The Most Wonderful Doll in the World unexpected moments, all to keep the bored chief entertained. Kids will giggle at the ridiculous plot twists, cheer at the bold characters, and love how The Story of the Golden State Warriors (NBA Today) within The Story of the Golden State Warriors (NBA Today) spirals into delightful chaos that feels like a comedy show. If your kid likes "The Stinky Cheese Man" or "The Paper Bag Princess," they'll devour this hilariously absurd adventure. This book is perfect for kids in grades 1 through 3 or ages 6 to 8 who enjoy laughing their way through wild, unpredictable stories.