Certain Poor Shepherds: A Christmas Tale

Contributor(s): Thomas, Elizabeth Marshall (Author), Bartlett, Jonathan (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780763670627

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)

Hardcover

$15.99

Pub Date: September 22, 2015

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2014949716

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 08 to 12

Physical Info: 0.90" H x 8.10" L x 6.10" W ( 1.05 lbs) 160 pages

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Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000178490 ( Certain Poor Shepherds: A Christmas Tale)

Reading level: 6.50

Interest level: MG

Point value: 4.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: A dog, a goat, and their flock follow the sight and scent of a star in a beautifully illustrated, keenly observed Nativity story.

Review Quotes: The prose is simple and elegant. Harsh elements are balanced by tenderness and gentle humor, and there is an uplifting ending for the dual protagonists. An affecting, well-spun tale that will especially resonate with animal lovers.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Not a typical Christmas story of a peaceful, silent night, but themes of friendship and duty shine through.
--School Library Journal