The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0525448497
- ISBN 13
- 9780525448495
- Seller
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Skyway, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
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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- Bookseller
- Turn-The-Page Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 071347
- Title
- The Fortune-Tellers
- Author
- Alexander, Lloyd
- Illustrator
- Hyman, Trina Schart
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0525448497
- ISBN 13
- 9780525448495
- Publisher
- Dutton Children's Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1992
- Size
- Oblong 8vo - over 7¾"
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