The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales by Virginia Hamilton

The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales

Virginia Hamilton with Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

177 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous slow-paced

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

adventurous 54%
hopeful 54%
funny 45%
inspiring 45%
dark 36%
informative 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%

Pace

medium 54%
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

4.4

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