The Fortune-Tellers by Lloyd Alexander
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 reviewAlexander 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.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780140562330 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140562338 |
| Title | The Fortune-Tellers |
| Author | Lloyd Alexander |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
| Year published | 1997-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of New York Times Best Illustrated Book. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |