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On the Mayflower
Ages 6–9 · 1996
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996
Tapenum's Day
Written by Kate Waters · Illustrated by Russ Kendall
A young boy's journey to become a warrior tests his patience and skills.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In the 1620s, Tapenum, a Wampanoag boy, yearns to be a warrior. As he hunts, fishes, and crafts arrows, he learns patience from a wise elder. Will his dreams come true? Set against the backdrop of Plimoth Plantation, Tapenum's journey unfolds with rich cultural insights and the promise of a special honor.
From the publisher
Chosen to become a special warrior prince in 1627, Tapenum prepares himself for the great honor by hunting, fishing, and sharing a day with friends and family, in a story that is complemented by photographs of Plymouth Plantation.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1996
- First published
- January 1, 1996
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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