Grades PreK - 3 Grade level Equivalent: Not Available Lexile
Measure®: Not Available DRA: Not Available Guided Reading: Not
Available - Fables, Folk Tales and Myths - Cooperation and
Teamwork About This Book Here is the Spanish translation of
Mahy's ALA Notable Book, which tells the magical story of seven
Chinese brothers who use their supernatural talents to overcome
an emperor's brutality. The humorous, simple text follows seven
look-alike brothers with unique powers, ranging from astute
hearing to superhuman strength, as they fight the powerful
emperor, who exploits the hard work of the peasants at the Great
Wall of China. The rich illustrations show the majesty of early
Chinese culture. Young readers may be a bit upset when the
emperor tries to have the brothers killed, but this historical
detail is important in retelling the development of human
societies. Overall, this is an engaging read that shows how a
family's talent and cooperation beat insurmountable odds.