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The Fortune-Tellers Paperback - 1997
by Lloyd Alexander; Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)
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. "Boston Globe/Horn Book" Award. "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book of the Year. "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. Full color.
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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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A young carpenter was unhappy in his trade.
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- Title The Fortune-Tellers
- Author Lloyd Alexander; Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Puffin Books
- Date 1997-10-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780140562330 / 0140562338
- Weight 0.32 lbs (0.15 kg)
- Dimensions 8.72 x 11.29 x 0.1 in (22.15 x 28.68 x 0.25 cm)
- Ages 05 to 08 years
- Grade levels K - 3
- Reading level 750
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Themes
- Cultural Region: African
- Library of Congress subjects Humorous stories, Fortune-telling
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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- Publishers Weekly, 09/22/1997, Page 0
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