This widely lauded anthology boasts stunning black-and-white artwork and stirringly told stories with such evocative titles as ``The Beautiful Girl of the Moon Tower'' and ``Wiley, His Mama, and the Hairy Man.'' All ages. (Feb.)
"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.
1110901926
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
"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.
15.0
Pre Order
5
1
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
FREE
with a B&N Audiobooks Subscription
Or Pay
$15.00
15.0
Pre Order
Editorial Reviews
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940192153109 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 12/03/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |
From the B&N Reads Blog