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Tales from Silver Lands

by Charles Finger

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Published
1925
Genre
Folk Tale
Publisher
Scholastic
Pages
207
Words
59793
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1782811.Tales_From_Silver_Lands?ac=1&from_search=true

Reading measures

Accelerated Reader level
6.2
AR interest level
MG — middle grades, 4–8
Lexile
1320L
Suggested reading age
ages 8–10

Tales from Silver Lands is a collection of nineteen folktales, which Finger collected during his travels in South America. In them an assortment of animals, magical creatures, witches, giants, and children struggle for a life in which good overcomes evil. These fast-moving and adventuresome fantasies provide insight into the values and culture of native South American peoples.

Collections

Newbery Award

ISBN

ISBN-13
9780590035293
ISBN-10
0590035290

Tags

Adventure-TravelAward Winners-Newbery MedalCentral AmericaFolklore/Fables/Myths-Folklore/Fables/Myths (All)