The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

Written by Katherine Paterson · Illustrated by Diane Dillon

A couple risks everything to reunite separated mandarin ducks.

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32 pages· AD930L
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Bookroo's summary

In a land ruled by a cruel lord, a pair of mandarin ducks is torn apart for their beauty. A compassionate couple, defying the lord's wishes, embarks on a perilous journey to reunite the separated birds. As they navigate danger and deception, will their courage and kindness be enough to restore harmony? Discover the power of love and sacrifice in this enchanting tale of loyalty and bravery.

From the publisher

A pair of mandarin ducks, separated by a cruel lord who wishes to possess the drake for his colorful beauty, reward a compassionate couple who risk their lives to reunite the ducks.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1990)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1991)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD930L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.1
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
September 26, 1990
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525672838

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