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Puss in Boots: A Retelling of the Grimms' Fairy Tale


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No. of pages 32

Published: 2004

Great for age 5-9 years

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In "Puss in Boots," a clever cat uses his wits and cunning to elevate his impoverished master from a life of obscurity to one of wealth and prestige. After inheriting a remarkable feline from his miller father, the young man is initially doubtful of his new companion's abilities. However, Puss proves to be resourceful, tricking a powerful ogre and securing a fortune for his master. Through a series of clever schemes, he not only gains riches but also wins the heart of a princess. This whimsical retelling captures the classic themes of cleverness, friendship, and the transformative power of belief. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book features in the following series: Read It Readers, Read It Readers Fairy Tales .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Picture Window Books .

George Orwell (1903-1950) was born in Bihar, India and was a novelist, journalist, essayist and critic, whose imaginative and insightful works have found their place in the literary hall of fame. He is renowned for writing some of the best political satires and dystopian fiction of the 20th century and books like Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) are modern classics read and re-read by adults and children alike. His narrative non fiction includes nearly 500 essays, book reviews and journalistic pieces, as well as book-length works like Homage to Catalonia (1938), Road to Wigan Pier (1937) and Down and Out in Paris and London (1933). Orwell features among the 50 greatest modern British writers.

 

This book contains the following story:

Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots is a clever cat who won't settle for his master being poor. He gives gifts to the king on behalf of his master then creates an illusion that his master is actually the rich Marquis de Carabas. His master deception is enhanced when he manages to dupe a wicked giant out of his grand castle and claim the surrounding land as his master's. The king is so impressed with the riches of the young man that he allows Carabas to marry his daughter. And Puss in Boots lives happily ever after with his master in the lap of luxury!

This book is in the following series:

Read It Readers

Read It Readers Fairy Tales