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Rain Player - by David Wisniewski (Paperback)

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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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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.



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"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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  • A: The book includes full-color illustrations inspired by Mayan art and architecture, showcasing spectacular cut-paper artwork.

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  • A: The story follows a young Mayan boy who must defeat the Rain God in a ball game to avert disaster for his people.

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  • A: The book explores themes of belief in fate, courage, and the importance of challenging prophecies.

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