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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Seven Spools of Thread
Written by Angela Shelf Medearis · Illustrated by Daniel Minter
Seven brothers must learn to work together to inherit their father's property.
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40 pages· 1,537 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In an African village, seven quarrelsome brothers face a daunting challenge after their father's death. His will demands they transform seven spools of thread into gold by sundown, or be cast out as beggars. As the clock ticks, they must learn to unite and harness the power of the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Can they overcome their differences and save their family, or will their discord lead to their downfall? This tale of unity and ingenuity unfolds with vibrant illustrations, celebrating the spirit of Kwanzaa.
From the publisher
In an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,537
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 44105
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2000
- First published
- January 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807573167
- OCLC
- 149273789
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