Preview this TitleThe Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
by Katherine Paterson, Leo Dillon, and Diane Dillon
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- Grade
- PK-8
- Genre
- Fairy Tales / Folklore
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Asian
Year Published 1995
Word Count 1,768
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 930L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 5911, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- ELA Text Exemplars, 6-8
- Wonders Trade Books, Grade 6
- Great Reads Booklist
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Leo Dillon
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Diane Dillon
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Leo Dillon
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Diane Dillon
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Fairy Tales / Folklore Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Leo Dillon
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Diane Dillon
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Author Interviews 30
Meet-the-Author Movie with Leo Dillon
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Diane Dillon
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
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The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
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Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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On the early years of her life in China with Katherine Paterson
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How personal connections can minimize fear with Katherine Paterson
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On naming characters with Katherine Paterson
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On international acclaim with Katherine Paterson
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On reading with Katherine Paterson
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How great books understand a child's heart with Katherine Paterson
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On her characters not being role models with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Leo Dillon
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Insights by Leo Dillon
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Interview with Diane Dillon
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Insights by Diane Dillon
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Fairy Tales / Folklore Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Lesson Plan from Weston Woods
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Lesson Plan from I. S. 302 Staff
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Book Readings 2
Video Book Reading narrated by B.D. Wong
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by B.D. Wong
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2024
Winner, 1991
NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 1990
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