178 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394869254
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 13 January 2009
Description
The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonde...
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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178 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394869254
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 13 January 2009
Description
The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonde...
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.