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Squinty, the Comical Pig
Richard Barnum
Abstract: The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog. Source: Richard Barnum, Squinty, the Comical Pig (New York: Barse and Hopkins, 1915)
Lexile Level: TBD
Origin: American
Genre: Fiction, FantasyReading Level: 3.5 Language: English File name: scp Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.1.2: The student uses the reading process effectively.LA.D.1.2: The student understands the nature of language.
LA.E.1.2: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.
Theme: AdventureReading Strategy: Writing connections (Inform, persuade, describe, explain, entertain) Click here to start reading online
To download MP3s, classroom support material, and printable PDFs, see individual chapters:
- Chapter 1: Squinty and the Dog
- Chapter 2: Squinty Runs Away
- Chapter 3: Squinty is Lost
- Chapter 4: Squinty Gets Home
- Chapter 5: Squinty and the Boy
- Chapter 6: Squinty on a Journey
- Chapter 7: Squinty Learns a Trick
- Chapter 8: Squinty in the Woods
- Chapter 9: Squinty's Balloon Ride
- Chapter 10: Squinty and the Squirrel
- Chapter 11: Squinty and the Merry Monkey
- Chapter 12: Squinty Gets Home Again
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