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Synopsis
Wrtitten by Newbery Medalist Katherine Paterson with painting by Caldecott winning illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon
A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate. When Yasuko, the kitchen maid, releases the bird against her lord's command, she and the one-eyed servant, Shozo, are sentenced to death. The grateful bird intends to return their kindness, but can he outsmart the cruel lord?
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Illustration, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.
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About the Author
Katherine Paterson was born in China in 1932 - she was the middle of five children. Her parents were missionaries and during her childhood the family travelled extensively. After graduating she was a teacher in Virginia and later she travelled to Japan where she lived for four years. Katherine Paterson is twice winner of the Newbery Medal: in 1978 for BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA and in 1981 for JACOB HAVE I LOVED. Katherine now lives in Vermont, USA and loves to teach, read and cook.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Wrtitten by Newbery Medalist Katherine Paterson with painting by Caldecott winning illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate. When Yasuko, the kitchen maid, releases the bird against her lord's command, she and the one-eyed servant, Shozo, are sentenced to death. The grateful bird intends to return their kindness, but can he outsmart the cruel lord? Winner of theBoston Globe/Horn Book Award for Illustration, and aNew York TimesBest Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. Seller Inventory # 00104327375
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paperback. Condition: Good. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0140557393-3-37010422
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Condition: acceptable. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Books may contain multiple pages with notes and highlighting. Supplements such as Access Codes, Cd's, etc. are not guaranteed with used book purchases. Seller Inventory # EVV.0140557393.A
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The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks (Picture Puffins)
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Puffin Books (edition Reprint), 1995
ISBN 10: 0140557393
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0140557393-11-18
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Condition: very_good. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0140557393.VG
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Wrtitten by Newbery Medalist Katherine Paterson with painting by Caldecott winning illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate. When Yasuko, the kitchen maid, releases the bird against her lord's command, she and the one-eyed servant, Shozo, are sentenced to death. The grateful bird intends to return their kindness, but can he outsmart the cruel lord? Winner of theBoston Globe/Horn Book Award for Illustration, and aNew York TimesBest Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. Seller Inventory # CIN0140557393G
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_462635318
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_465740952
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0140557393I3N00
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Diane Dillon; Leo Dillon (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0140557393I3N00