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Title details for Baker's Dozen by Heather Forest - Available

Baker's Dozen

by Heather Forest
Susan Gaber
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The baker, Van Amsterdam becomes known in Colonial America for baking his St. Nicholas cookies but his greed drives hime to he become stingy in his business. When an old woman buys a dozen cookies from him and expects to receive 13, he withholds the last one. Unfotunately, his business goes downhill until the day she returns for 12 more cookies. But this time he gives her an extra measure and the custom of offering a "baker's dozen" or 13 items spreads throughout the colonies.

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  • OverDrive Read

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:850
  • Text Difficulty:4-5