The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera cover

The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera

Author: Husain, Shahrukh

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.1
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 19892
Points per Word 0.000151
Page Count 80
Points per Page 0.0375

Description

The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera presents the storylines of seven operas by seven famous composers in a child-friendly format. The book features characters from classic operas including The Magic Flute, Carmen, and La Traviata, bringing these dramatic tales to young readers. It includes flamboyant illustrations and a comprehensive discography for further listening. This book is designed for middle grade readers at a 6.1 reading level who want to explore the world of opera through engaging narratives.

Quick Summary

This book takes classic opera stories and transforms them into vibrant, picture-filled adventures that make the dramatic world of opera accessible and irresistible to young readers. Kids will love flipping through the flamboyant illustrations while discovering tales of love, betrayal, ghostly apparitions, and heroic triumphs that read Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce best movie plots they have ever heard. If your kid devours story collections like "Tales from the Arabian Nights" or has ever been curious about theater and music, they will be captivated by these operatic adventures. Ideal for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy illustrated chapter books and have big imaginations.