The real thief.
by William Steig
Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Gawain the goose faces loneliness and betrayal when his friends turn away after he’s wrongly blamed for stealing from the king. As the true culprit struggles with guilt, Gawain must find a way to clear his name and restore trust. This tale explores the power of friendship and the quest for justice.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipRobbers and OutlawsJustice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Emotional: Loneliness Emotional: Friendship
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0374362173
- Pages
- 58
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 8,944
Genres
Animals
Subjects
Robbers and outlaws -- Fiction.Friendship -- Fiction.FictionFriendship in fictionRobbers and outlaws in fictionChildren's storiesRobbers and outlawsFriendshipChildren's fictionRobbers and outlaws, fictionFriendship, fictionJuvenile fictionFicción juvenilAnimalesAmistadBrigands and robbersLadronesAnimalsThievesSpanish language materialsOutlawsBandits et brigandsRomans, nouvellesHors-la-loiGeeseMystery and detective storiesAnimals, fiction