The Wildest Brother

by Cornelia Funke Illustrated by Kerstin Meyer

Brave as a lion, strong as an elephant, Ben is a fearless young boy. When it comes to protecting his big sister, Anna, nothing can stand in his way! Gallantly he spends his day battling moldy green ghosts, slime-belching monsters, and all sorts of ferocious beasts. But when the day is over and darkness falls, Ben suddenly doesn't feel quite so brave. Sometimes, he realizes, it's the big sister who does the protecting.

Ages: 3, 6, 8, 4, 7, 5
Interest Level: Grades PreK - 3
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.6
Lexile Measure: 790L
DRA: 13-14
Guided Reading: H
Publisher: Chicken House
Number of Pages: 24
Genre: Adventure, Comedy and Humor

About the Author and Illustrator

Cornelia Funke She has written over 40 books, including the bestsellers The Thief Lord, Inkheart, Inkspell, and Dragon Rider, the Ghosthunter series, When Santa Fell to Earth, and several popular picture books.

Kerstin Meyer