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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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In this retelling of the classic story, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall, trains in kung fu, and must save her grandmother and village from a mighty dragon. An author's note discusses how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditional medicine, and other elements of Compestine's heritage.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this version of the familiar tale, when the barnyard animals who refused to help her plant and tend a seed ask to play under the "great green whispery tree" that Little Red Hen grew, she says no, but her chick thinks that answer is mean.
3) John Henry
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Language
English
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Description
Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."
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Series
Scary Stories to tell in the Dark volume 1
Language
English
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Description
Traditional and modern-day tales and "jump" stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, haunts, superstitions, monsters and horrible scary things.
8) Pecos Bill
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker.
12) Call It Courage
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Mafatu's name means "Stout Heart," but his people call him a coward. Ever since the sea took his mother's life and spared his own, he has lived with deep fear. And even though his father is the Great Chief of Hikueru—an island whose seafaring people worship courage—he is terrified, and consequently, he is severely scorned.
By the time he is twelve years old, Mafatu can bear it no longer. He must conquer his fear alone . . . even if...
By the time he is twelve years old, Mafatu can bear it no longer. He must conquer his fear alone . . . even if...
13) Celtic Tales: Fairy Tales And Stories Of Enchantment From Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, And Wales
Author
Series
Traditional Tales volume 1
Language
English
Description
The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic, and each on is brought to life with elegant silhouette art in this special illustrated edition.
Author
Series
Traditional Tales volume 8
Language
English
Description
Translated and transcribed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these tales celebrate the diversity of—and surprising resonances among—folklore traditions around the world.
Welcome to a world of magical adventure: a mysterious wolf pursues a bridegroom through a dark forest, a princess is trapped in a monster's body, and a dragon is coming with a storm in its wake.
18) Paul Bunyan
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe.
19) I'm a Leprechaun
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Language
English
Description
A simple story about a leprechaun--see where he lives, what he likes, and what happens if you catch one.
20) Paul Bunyan
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Language
English
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Description
Presents the life story of the enormous lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, and his blue ox, Babe.
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