Anansi the Spider
Anansi the Spider
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Anansi the Spider

Written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott
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$19.99
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4 - 7
Reading age
48
Page count
12
Words per page
AD430L
Lexile measure
May 15, 1972
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In trying to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780805003109
Publication Date
May 15, 1972
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co (BYR)
Page Count
48
Words Per Page
12
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 7 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
76150028
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
15876679
Lexile® Level
AD430L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~L
ATOS® Book Level
2.8
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
32896
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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