177 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780780725966
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 January 1993
Description
The well-known author retells 24 black American folktales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom.--School Library Journal, starred review. Full color.
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
funny 45%
inspiring 45%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
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177 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780780725966
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 January 1993
Description
The well-known author retells 24 black American folktales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom.--School Library Journal, starred review. Full color.
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
funny 45%
inspiring 45%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.