Rain Player - by David Wisniewski (Paperback)

Name: Rain Player - by David Wisniewski (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 88890625
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The ancient Mayan belief that the future was divinely decreed and could not be changed is the basis for this original tale of a boy who must defeat the Rain God in a ball game to save his people from disaster.
10-12 Years
8.8" x 10.6" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, People & Places

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About the Book

32 pp. Pub: 9/95".An unusual story of a young Mayan ballplayer who, defying the priest's prophecy of a drought to come in the year ahead, challenges the rain god to a game of pok-a-tok . . . The great beauty of the volume and its lesson on Mayan culture make it a unique and worthwhile purchase".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

The ancient Mayan belief that the future was divinely decreed and could not be changed is the basis for this original tale of a boy who must defeat the Rain God in a ball game to save his people from disaster. Mayan art and architecture were the inspiration for the spectacular cut-paper artwork.

Review Quotes

"The visual excitement of these pictures gives the book immediate and lasting appeal." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 10.6 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-12 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: People & Places

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: United States, Native American

Format: Paperback

Author: David Wisniewski

Language: English

Street Date: September 18, 1995

TCIN: 88890625

UPC: 9780395720837

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-5378

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 10.6 inches width x 8.8 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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