Stories to Solve

by George Shannon, Peter Sís (Illustrator)

Overview

Fourteen mind-bending mysteries from the world of folklore—solving them will require smart and savvy readers! A great choice for emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and like puzzles, brain-twisters, and more. 

How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780380732609
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/03/2000
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.16(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

George Shannon is a popular storyteller and former children's librarian whose many notable picture books include Tomorrow's Alphabet, Lizard's Guest, and White Is for Blueberry. Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, was named a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book. George Shannon lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Peter Sís is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. Among his works are three Caldecott Honor books: The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain; Tibet: Through the Red Box; and Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei. He has illustrated five other novels by Sid Fleischman, including the Newbery Medal book The Whipping Boy. He lives with his family in New York State.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	7
1.	Fishing	9
2.	Crossing the River	11
3.	Two Mothers	14
4.	A Drink for Crow	17
5.	Which Flower?	20
6.	The Clever Bride	23
7.	The Sticks of Truth	26
8.	Three Rosebushes	30
9.	The Cleverest Son	34
10.	Working the Field	37
11.	The Guilty Stone	41
12.	Dividing the Horses	45
13.	One Word Solves a Mystery	48
14.	Heaven and Hell	51
	Resource Notes	54

Editorial Reviews

"Charming. The stories are especially well complemented by the distinctive illustrations." — "The Horn Book"

From the Publisher

Fourteen mini-mysteries are each followed by a solution and complemented by Sis's distinctive black-and-white drawings. Ages 5-up. (Apr.)

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