Description
The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up.--(starred) School Library Journal. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards text Exemplar (Grade 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B.
Details
Author: |
Virginia Hamilton |
Illustrator: |
Leo Dillon |
ISBN 10: |
0394869257 |
Pages: |
178 |
Publisher: |
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Publication Date: |
January 13, 2009 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
1.72lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
3-6 |
