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Useless Work
Useless Work

Useless Work

Author: , Illustrator: Marie Cameron

This Zen tale tells the story of two monks crossing a stream. They start to wade across when a young woman approaches. The monks' rules dictate that they are not supposed to deal with women. Will they help this woman across?
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins
AR LEVEL: 4.7
LEXILE©: 830L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins

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