The Fortune-Tellers Lloyd Alexander

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Book Title
The Fortune-Tellers
Author
Lloyd Alexander
ISBN
9780140562330
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.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Lloyd AlexanderPublisher: Puffin BooksPublished: 10/01/1997ISBN: 9780140562330Pages: 32Weight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.72h x 11.29w x 0.10dReview Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/22/1997Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 6360 / Fortune-TellersReading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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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, 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.

    Binding Type: Paperback
    Author: Lloyd Alexander
    Publisher: Puffin Books
    Published: 10/01/1997
    ISBN: 9780140562330
    Pages: 32
    Weight: 0.32lbs
    Size: 8.72h x 11.29w x 0.10d

    Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/22/1997

    Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 6360 / Fortune-Tellers
    Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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