Lloyd Alexander

The Fortune-Tellers

Illustrator: Hyman, Trina Schart

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Picture Puffin Books
• Verlag: Penguin Random House LLC
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: 5 bis 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: Oktober 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 283mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9780140562330
• ISBN-10: 0140562338
• Artikelnr.: 21230260

Autorenporträt

Lloyd Alexander; Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman