Where the Buffaloes Begin
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1981 · Est. 23 min read-aloud

Where the Buffaloes Begin

Written by Olaff Baker · Illustrated by Stephen Gammell

A young boy seeks the truth behind a sacred buffalo legend.

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48 pages· 2,868 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud· 990L
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Bookroo's summary

Little Wolf, captivated by an ancient legend shared by his tribe's elder, dreams of witnessing the mystical birth of buffaloes at a sacred lake. As he embarks on this quest, will he uncover the truth behind the legend, or will the mystery remain hidden? The journey promises revelations and challenges that could change everything he believes.

From the publisher

After hearing the legend retold by the tribe’s oldest member, Little Wolf hopes to someday witness the beginning of the buffaloes at the sacred lake.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1981)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1981)Caldecott Honor (1982)
At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
2,868
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
990L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~X
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29772
Publication
Published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
Warne
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723261957

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