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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
The Seven Chinese Brothers
Written by Margaret Mahy · Illustrated by Jean Tseng and Mou-Sien Tseng
Part of the Blue Ribbon Book series
Seven brothers use unique powers to escape execution.
40 pages· 1,789 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In ancient China, seven brothers face a dire fate. Each possesses a unique supernatural gift, and together, they must outwit those who seek their demise. Can their extraordinary abilities save them from execution, or will their bond be tested beyond its limits? Discover a tale of courage, unity, and the power of family in this captivating retelling of a timeless folktale.
From the publisher
Seven Chinese brothers elude execution by virtue of their extraordinary individual qualities.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,789
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD820L
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Reviews
4.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 17339
Publication
- Published
- July 28, 1992
- First published
- January 1, 1990
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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