The Rainbow People
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989 · Est. 5.5 hour read

The Rainbow People

Written by Laurence Yep · Illustrated by David Wiesner

Discover timeless tales of tricksters, virtues, and vices.

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208 pages· 38,864 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· 680L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a vibrant collection of 20 stories, each a window into the past, revealing the humor, realism, and fatalism of their original tellers. Explore themes of trickery and morality, where each tale offers a unique glimpse into human nature. What lessons will these stories from the 1930s reveal about our own lives today?

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1989)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
38,864
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
30711
Publication
Published
August 30, 1992
First published
December 31, 1989
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064404419
LCCN
89021203
OCLC
26490786

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