Yatandou
Yatandou
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Yatandou

Written by Gloria Whelan & illustrated by Peter Sylvada
Part of the Tales of the World Book Series
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$17.95
$16.97
6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
46
Words per page
600L
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Aug 22, 2007
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Yatandou lives in a Mali village with her family and neighbors. And though she is only eight years old and would much rather play with her pet goat, she must sit with the women and pound millet kernels. To grind enough millet for one day’s food, the women must pound the kernels with their pounding sticks for three hours. It is hard work, especially when one is eight years old. But as they work, the women dream of a machine that can grind the millet and free them from their pounding sticks. But the machine will only come when the women have raised enough money to buy it. Yatandou must help raise the money, even if it means parting with something she holds dear. Through the eyes and voice of a young girl, award-winning author Gloria Whelan brings to life one village’s dream of a better future. Atmospheric paintings from artist Peter Sylvada capture the landscape and spirit of this inspiring story of sacrifice and hope.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781585362110
    Publication Date
    August 22, 2007
    Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    46
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2009279596
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    171191170
    Lexile® Level
    600L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    118575
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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