"Peach Boy: Level 3" by William H. Hooks is a retelling of the classic Japanese folktale about a boy born from a giant peach. The story follows an elderly couple who find a peach floating down the river and discover a baby inside. As the boy grows, he becomes known for his exceptional strength and bravery. When ogres threaten their land, Peach Boy embarks on a daring quest to defeat them. Armed with a magical sword and aided by animal companions, he demonstrates courage and kindness, ultimately bringing peace and prosperity to his village while embracing the values of friendship and heroism. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Bank Street, Bank Street Ready-To Read .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 50 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Ibooks for Young Readers .

June Otani was a children's book illustrator and printmaker. She passed away in 2012. Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge. com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George.