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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
Mirandy and Brother Wind
By Patricia McKissack, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
Can Mirandy catch the elusive Brother Wind to win the cake walk?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,335 ratings
32 pages· 1,391 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Mirandy is determined to win the cake walk, but she needs the elusive Brother Wind as her partner. Despite her friends' advice and clever tricks, Brother Wind slips away, challenging Mirandy's resolve. Will her energy and determination be enough to capture the wind and secure victory? This vibrant tale, filled with colorful illustrations, invites readers to join Mirandy on her spirited quest, leaving them to wonder if she can outsmart the wind and achieve her dream.
From the publisher
Illus. in full color.”Mirandy is sure she’ll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations.”–(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,391
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 690L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5027
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 1988
- First published
- January 1, 1988
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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