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Mirandy and Brother Wind
Contributor(s): McKissack, Patricia (Author), Pinkney, Jerry (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0679883339     ISBN-13: 9780679883333
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 1997
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Annotation: 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Country Life
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes)
Dewey: E
LCCN: 87000349
Age Level: 3-7
Grade Level: PreK-2
Lexile Measure: 690(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 9" W x 11" L (0.34 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Awards: Caldecott Medal, Honor Book, Picture Book, 1989
Coretta Scott King Award, Winner, Illustrator, 1989
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 5027
Reading Level: 3.6   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
"Each page sparkles with life."--The New York Times Book Review

In this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning tale, Mirandy is determined to capture the best partner for the junior cakewalk jubilee. And who is the best partner? The wind, of course

Grandmama Beasley says, "Can't nobody put shackles on Brother Wind, chile. He be special. He be free." With neighbors up and down Ridgetop suggesting all manner of strategies, and friend Ezel laughing at each foiled one, Mirandy grows ever more determined: she'll get hold of that Brother Wind yet
Patricia C. McKissack's thoroughly engaging tale dances with spirit and rollicking good humor. Complemented by Jerry Pinkney's rich, eye-catching watercolors of the rural South, here's one of those rare, rewarding picture books that is sure to be read and enjoyed again and again.

 
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