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Mirandy and Brother Wind

Mirandy and Brother Wind

By Patricia C. McKissack, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Interest Level

Grades K - 2

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 3.5

Lexile Measure®: 690L

DRA: 40

Guided Reading: R

Genre

  • General Fiction

Theme/Subject

  • Character and Values
  • Culture and Diversity
  • African American
  • Friends and Friendship

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About This Book

Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."--(starred) "Bulletin, Center for Children's Books." Cassette running time: 20 min.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Patricia C. McKissack
Patricia C. McKissack is one of "the "most acclaimed authors writing for children today, and has wri...
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Jerry Pinkney
Jerry Pinkney has been illustrating children's books since 1964, illustrating over one hundred titles and has been the recipient of five Caldecott Honor Medals, a Caldecott Medal, and five The New York Times "Best Illustrated Books".
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