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.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 264 ratings
208 pages· 38,864 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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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)
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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

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