Age
5-8
Grade
K-3
Lloyd Alexander, Trina Schart Hyman
The Fortune-Tellers
Paperback
(Puffin Books Oct. 1, 1997)
, Reprint edition
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,pointerreviewLloyd 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.
- Series
- Picture Puffin Books
- ISBN
- 0140562338 / 9780140562330
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 4.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.7 x 11.3 in.
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