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The Enormous Crocodile

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The Enormous Crocodile

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1978

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The Enormous Crocodile

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1978
Book Details
Pages

32

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jungle • 1970s

Publication Year

1978

Publisher

Puffin Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

6-9 years

Lexile Level

600L

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The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl follows a crocodile who devises cunning plans to eat children. As the crocodile sets out to execute his tricks, various jungle animals discover his malicious intentions and warn potential victims, leading to a series of thwarted attempts. The narrative highlights themes of cleverness and the importance of community vigilance.

Playful

Humorous

Fantastical

Book Details
Pages

32

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jungle • 1970s

Publication Year

1978

Publisher

Puffin Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

6-9 years

Lexile Level

600L

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