{"product_id":"mirandy-and-brother-wind-paperback","title":"Mirandy and Brother Wind - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia McKissack\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJerry Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each page sparkles with life.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllus. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatricia C. McKissack is the author of over twenty children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a Newbery Honor book and a Coretta Scott King Award winner, and the \u003ci\u003eAll I'll Ever Want Christmas Doll\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also received the Coretta Scott King Award for \u003ci\u003eA Long Hard Journey: The Story of Pullman Porter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChristmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters\u003c\/i\u003e. Patricia currently lives in St. Louis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 11 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caldecott Medal (1989)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coretta Scott King Award (1989)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirandy and Brother Wind\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756929384736,"sku":"9780679883333","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d207ba9e11a83accb2346c8ba97e19f3.webp?v=1780089459","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mirandy-and-brother-wind-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}