The Seven Chinese Brothers
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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.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,851 ratings
40 pages· 1,789 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· AD820L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590420570
LCCN
88033668
OCLC
18835072

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