Tapenum's Day
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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.

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40 pages· 680L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590202374
LCCN
94036060
OCLC
31206728

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