Magic and Misery

Traditional Tales from around the World

From the Series World of Stories

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

A little old man learns the secret behind a magical fiddle. An undersea princess leaves her amber palace for love. A mule waits for revenge on the one who wronged her . . .

Explore folktales, myths, legends, and fables from around the world. From magical to funny, tender to terrifying, these stories carry the spirit of diverse cultures and traditions around the world.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Copyright 2016
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Darby Creek ™
Language English
Number of Pages 176
Publication Date 2016-08-01
Text Type Folktale/Legend
BISACS JNF052030, JNF038000, JNF002000
Dewey 398.2
Dimensions 5.375 x 8.5
Lexile 730
Guided Reading Level X
ATOS Reading Level 4.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 182743
Accelerated Reader® Points 3.0
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Kirkus Reviews

“Engaging stories that will hook kids, send them looking for traditional stories, and perhaps encourage some to take up the art of oral (and written) storytelling.”—Kirkus Reviews