The Fortune Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 059022428X
- ISBN 13
- 9780590224284
- Seller
-
Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
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." -- Booklist ,starred review "Alexander narrates his original tale with folkloric verve and his own mellow brand of irony;Hyman realizes the African setting in...splendid illustrations. A winning tale, superlatively presented." -- Kirkus Reviews ,pointer review Lloyd Alexander's many achievements include a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor Medal, and the National Book Award.Trina Schart Hyman won the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon and a Caldecott Honor Medal for Little Red Riding Hood , among numerous other awards.
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Details
- Bookseller
- books4U2day (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2291180813018
- Title
- The Fortune Tellers
- Author
- Alexander, Lloyd
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 059022428X
- ISBN 13
- 9780590224284
- Publisher
- Trumpet Club
- Place of Publication
- Nyc
- Date Published
- 1994-01-01