The Tales of Uncle Remus
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1987

The Tales of Uncle Remus

Written by Julius Lester · Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Brer Rabbit outsmarts foes with wit and humor.

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143 pages· 760L
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Brer Rabbit, the clever trickster, navigates a world of cunning adversaries like Brer Fox and Mr. Man. Each tale unfolds with humor and wit, revealing lessons hidden in his mischievous escapades. Will his cleverness always prevail, or will he meet his match? Dive into these timeless stories where every adventure is a test of wits and wisdom.

From the publisher

Whether he is besting Brer Fox or sneaking into Mr. Man’s garden, Brer Rabbit is always teaching a valuable lesson. These classic tales are full of wit, humor, and creativity, and Julius Lester brings an added contemporary sense to these forty-eight timeless stories.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1988)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
143
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
December 28, 2006
First published
January 1, 1987
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142407202
LCCN
2009368651
OCLC
298671165

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