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Virginia Hamilton - A Ring of Tricksters: Animal Tales from America, the West Indies, and Africa

Virginia Hamilton - A Ring of Tricksters: Animal Tales from America, the West Indies, and Africa

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Following the migration of stories during the Plantation Era, Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton presents a fascinating history of the first African Americans and the wonderful stories they brought with them to the West Indies and America. Full color.

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The Many tales of the Tricksters: A Celebration of African Folklore

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Pros Excellent anthology of African folklore. Story's concept of the Trickster is...
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

On this last day of Black History Month I thought of this wonderful children's book of outstanding stories of African folklore. The stories consist of taking animals brought to us in a most witty, and humorous way. I visited the library some time ago, and I found an interesting book of African,... Read full review »

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Key Information

Authors Virginia Hamilton
Nonfiction Category Social Science • Juvenile Fiction
Illustrator Barry Moser

Professional Reviews

Five Owls: "Readers will enjoy Virginia Hamilton's elegantly spare, folksy-style collection of trickster tales....Barry Moser's ability to create character with only a portrait serves such universal tales to perfection."

Book Editions

Hardcover - Reinforced HardcoverIllustrated111November 01, 1997Scholastic12.75"(h) x 8.5"(w) x 0.75"(d), 1.65 lbs.9780590473743

First Line

Oh, yes! Oh, my! Bruh Rabby is a cottontail for true! And played a trick on rough-skin Bruh Gator one time.
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