The Fortune Tellers

Author: Lloyd Alexander; Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)

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  • : $15.99 AUD
  • : 9780140562330
  • : Penguin Publishing Group
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  • : 0.153314
  • : October 1997
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  • : Lloyd Alexander; Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)
  • : Picture Puffin Ser.
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Barcode 9780140562330
9780140562330

Description

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.