Chico of the Andes

Level 5

Chico of the Andes was previously part of our Level 5 Language Arts Book Set. Even though our Level 5 Language Arts Course Set has been discontinued, we are continuing to make available the wonderful books that were part of this set, 25% off while supplies last!* These reprinted books are not an official part of our classics sets, but are fantastic additional reading for students in middle elementary grades.

High in the rugged Andes of Ecuador, ten-year-old Chico works hard and lives happily with his grandfather and his pet bear, Chan. By firelight, Grandfather tells Chico amazing stories about the Inca and the other ancient people who once inhabited their land. Chico has always felt a close connection to the mountains, his tierra—that is, until he discovers he is an orphan, found out on the moors, and that his grandfather is merely a kind stranger who took Chico in as a baby. Shocked and confused, Chico determines to travel to the city, leaving behind his beloved mountains, to track down his lost family and discover who he truly is.

• 180 pages
• Black-and-white original illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5"x8.5"

Chico of the Andes is an unabridged reprint with original illustrations and updated grammar and spelling.

*All sales of books previously sold as part of Level 5 Language Arts are 25% off and priced as marked. Sale starts February 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. EST. We reserve the right to end the sale or adjust the discount at any time. No coupon code needed. Current sale price may not be applied to prior purchases. ALL SALES ARE FINAL and may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.