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The Tale of the Turnip

Author: Alderson, Brian

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.7
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 324
Points per Word 0.001543

Description

An old, poor farmer manages to grow a giant turnip, which he gives to the king, who in return gives him a cart load of gold. The arrogant old squire living opposite the farmer is jealous of the king's gift and decides to outwit the farmer.