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.
This book title, The Fortune-Tellers, ISBN: 9780140562330, by Lloyd Alexander, Trina Schart Hyman, published by Penguin Young Readers Group (October 1, 1997) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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