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The Fortune-Tellers
Author
Illustrator
Trina Schart Hyman
Publication Date
October 01, 1997
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / 4th − 5th
Language
English
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Description
This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. Lloyd Alexander's story of a young man visiting -- and then becoming -- the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman's most memorable artwork. Both children and adults will relish The Fortune-tellers. "A funny, playful story that evokes the irony of the human condition." -- dren, most of which she also illustrated. She lives in Westchester County, New York. Susan Jeffers's award-winning work includes Brother Eagle, Sister Sky, The Midnight Farm, and Hiawatha (all Dial).
Publication date
October 01, 1997
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780140562330
Lexile Measure
750
Publisher
Puffin Books
BISAC categories
JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
Library of Congress categories
Humorous stories
Cameroon
Fortune-telling
Fortune-tellers
Cameroon
Fortune-telling
Fortune-tellers
Publishers Weekly
"Alexander's chipper text has a jaunty and infectious just so' tone," said PW in a starred review of this original folktale about a crooked fortune teller who predicts wealth and happiness for a carpenter. Ages 3-8. (Oct.)
Lloyd Alexander
Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children's fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film, The Black Cauldron. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.
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