Gumption! (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416916284)

Peter's been invited to go on a safari. He's brought:

1. Uncle Nigel, who's an explorer

2. hiking shorts

3. a canteen

But what he will need most is a bit of gumption.

(Gumption: n. Courage; spunk; fortitude; resourcefulness; good sense.)

Oh, wait...there are crocodiles in the river? Then he might need a lot of it

Author: Elise Broach
ISBN-10: 1416916288
ISBN-13: 9781416916284
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 04/06/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.32h x 8.92w x 0.45d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136901 / Gumption!

Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2010 pg. 78
Booklist 02/01/2010 pg. 50
Publishers Weekly 03/08/2010 pg. 53
Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2010
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2010
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw