The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
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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.
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Katherine Paterson is one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved authors. Among her many awards are two Newberys and two National Book Awards, and she was recently named a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress. She has been published in more than 22 languages in a variety of formats, from picture books to historical novels.
Diane Dillon is known throughout the world as one of the greatest children’s talents of our time. For 58 years she collaborated with her husband, artist Leo Dillon, until his death in 2012. They are known for their multicultural books, including a significant body of African American books, which earned them a list of awards, including two Caldecott Medals, the NAACP Image Award, numerous Coretta Scott King Awards, several Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, and honorary doctorates.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780525672838
- Publication Date
- September 26, 1990
- Publisher
- Dutton Juvenile
- Original Publication Date
- September 26, 1990
- Page Count
- 32
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lexile® Level
- AD930L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~V
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~6.1
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