Mirandy and Brother Wind

Mirandy and Brother Wind
ISBN-10
0307974650
ISBN-13
9780307974655
Category
Juvenile Fiction
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2013-06-26
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Author
Patricia Mckissack

Description

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.

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