The Legend of Thunderfoot
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Book Overview
The day of the Naming is an important one for young roadrunners. That's when roadrunner parents judge the speed, courage, and hunting skill of their offspring and choose fitting names for them. One proud fledgling dreams of being named Muscles, or Dash, or even Hunter. If only he hadn't pursued those three juicy grasshoppers for a final snack. If only he'd remembered his parents' lesson: "Always look before you leap." If only he'd paid more attention to the mouse family that had lost two children to a nearby snake. If only the rattler had given some warning before it struck.... Miraculously, the young roadrunner survives the attack, but not without damage. With their son's feet swollen to such an enormous size, his parents have no choice but to give him the humiliating name of Thunderfoot. It's enough to make a roadrunner wallow in self-pity and give up. But the only thing bigger than Thunderfoot's feet is his heart, and with some not always gentle goading from a wise old gopher tortoise named Berland, he finds the courage to go forward and seek his destiny -- and to become the stuff of legends.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1416906916
ISBN13:9781416906919
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Aladdin Paperbacks
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.8" x 8.4"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great story with good morals, but not at all preachy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I NEVER review books online, but my 5 year old son LOVED this book, so I felt I had to review it. We read a chapter a night until we both just HAD to read 2 chapters a night. He loved it so much he was actually sad when we finished it and wanted me to read it again! Its about a roadrunner who has a slight disability (large feet from a rattlesnake bite). He has to overcome his issue and learns to take care of himself. This book is funny, and moves along very quickly. Your child will like it!
Awesome story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
My 10 year old son absolutly loved this book. Didn't want to put it down until he was finished, then was sad because he had finished.
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