Hidden One                                                 5% of story
Stage 2 - Beginning Reader

They call me the Hidden One because I cannot be seen. I know how to hunt very well. Many women come to my sister and take her test, but no one has passed. I am afraid I will have to wait a long time to find true love.

Sister                                                                  11% of story
Stage 3 - Transitional Reader

I'm Little Scarface's older sister, and I'm the beautiful one in the family! Everyone can see that Little Scarface is ugly. It's not my problem if she falls in the fire and burns herself. She needs to be more careful and listen to what Father tells her. She needs to be more like me!

Little Scarface                                          14% of story
Stage 3 - Transitional Reader

They call me Little Scarface. I would never do or say anything mean to anyone, and that's all I expect from others. I always try to see the good in people, even if they are mean. Why can't my sister see who I really am?

Patient One                                                 10% of story
Stage 4 - Intermediate Reader

I am the sister of the Hidden One. Each and every day beautiful young women come to me in hopes of becoming my brother's bride. It takes patience to test the virtues of all these women, so they call me the Patient One. Will my brother ever find that special one?

Small Parts                                                  5% of story
Stage 2 - Beginning Reader

Little Scarface's father and other young women in the tribe.

Narrator                                                           55% of story
Stage 4 - Intermediate Reader

As the narrator, I am the master storyteller! It's up to me to keep the story alive and interesting with each exciting detail. So, I must read everything with expression and excitement.