Chico, the story of a homing pigeon

Name: Chico, the story of a homing pigeon
Author: Lucy Mansfield Blanchard

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Yes — read Chico, the story of a homing pigeon by Lucy Mansfield Blanchard in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 16 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In the enchanting streets of Venice before the Great War, young Andrea and Maria find joy in the magic of St. Mark's Square and the company of pigeons, including a special homing pigeon named Chico whose story unfolds amid adventure and sacrifice for Italy.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Lucy Mansfield Blanchard wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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