Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

Author: William Steig

AR Level: White

Genre: Fantasy Fiction

Review: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

Sylvester the donkey finds a magic pebble that will grant any wish, as long as you are touching it. One day a hungry lion is coming after Sylvester, and he foolishly wishes he was a rock! The pebble drops next to Sylvester, but he is no longer touching it. Now Sylvester is stuck as a rock and his parents are sick with worry wondering what has become of their beloved child!

This story really makes you think about how on earth Sylvester is ever going to get out of this mess. You’ll have to finish it quickly to discover Sylvester’s fate.