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The singing man: adapted from a West African folktale
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Published:
New York : Holiday House, c1994., New York : Holiday House, [1994].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Status:
Boulder Main Childrens Nonfiction
J 398.20966 Mede

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Boulder Main Childrens Nonfiction
J 398.20966 Mede
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Jul 22, 2018
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Lafayette Children's Nonfiction Area
398.22 Med
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Jul 31, 2024

Description

A couple's youngest son is forced to leave his West African village because he chooses music over the more practical occupations of his brothers, but years later he returns to show the wisdom of his choice.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0823411036
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.2, 0.5 Points
Lexile measure:
770

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Description
A couple's youngest son is forced to leave his West African village because he chooses music over the more practical occupations of his brothers, but years later he returns to show the wisdom of his choice.

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Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Medearis, A. S., Shaffer, T. D., & Shaffer, T. D. (1994). The singing man: adapted from a West African folktale. New York, Holiday House.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Medearis, Angela Shelf, 1956-, Terea D. Shaffer and Terea D., Shaffer. 1994. The Singing Man: Adapted From a West African Folktale. New York, Holiday House.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Medearis, Angela Shelf, 1956-, Terea D. Shaffer and Terea D., Shaffer, The Singing Man: Adapted From a West African Folktale. New York, Holiday House, 1994.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Medearis, Angela Shelf, et al. The Singing Man: Adapted From a West African Folktale. New York, Holiday House, 1994.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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