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Clarion Books, 2007-01-09

Thunder Rose

Thunder Rose

Jerdine Nolen, Author

Kadir Nelson, Illustrator

Paperback

9780152060060

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An award-winning tall tale that introduces a powerful new African-American heroine: Thunder Rose, who drinks her milk straight from the cow and prefers the company of her bull, Tater, to any puppy or kitten. Full color.
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Born during a storm, Thunder Rose is as bold as lightning and full of heart. A rich tall tale where strength, compassion, and creativity spark the impossible.

Keywords and Themes: Adaptations • African American & Black • Anthologies • Biographical • Compassion • Courage • Creativity • Determination • Diversity & Multicultural • Empowerment • Fairy Tales & Folklore • Girls & Women • Heroism • Historical • Humor • Humorous Stories • Imagination • Juvenile Fiction • Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) • Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) • Strength • Tall Tales • United States • United States - General

Readability • 5.7

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 32

Subjects • Tall tales • African Americans • West (U.S.)

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women • Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Anthologies • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - General • Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States • Juvenile Fiction | Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)

Coretta Scott King Honor Book

Thunder Rose vows to grow up to be more than just big and strong, thank you very kindly--and boy, does she ever! But when a whirling storm on a riotous rampage threatens, has Rose finally met her match?
Jerdine Nolen's wondrous tale and Kadir Nelson's outstanding illustrations bring to life this larger-than-life story about a resilient young girl who overcomes adversity even in the face of mother nature.

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