Tales of Wisdom and Wonder by Hugh Lupton
Beautifully captured by Niamh Sharkey's quirky and perceptive illustrations, these tales have all the color and vigor of the countries and cultures they represent. At the same time, they each remind readers how vast and mysterious the world is, and how lives can be transformed by the most unexpected circumstances. Full-color illustrations.
"Lupton imbues each folktale in this unusual collection with the rhythm and wit of an informal orator, and delivers a nugget of truth at the closeReflecting an impressive amount of research, he culls legends from Ireland, Russia, France, Africa and the Caribbean islands and embellishes them as a jazz musician embellishes melody.... He weaves in riffs tailored for reading aloud and prompting interaction with the listener.... Sharkey's characters may remind some readers of a cross between Lane Smith and Yumi Heo, but the composition of her work reflects her own unique style.... Readers can only hope that this team of newcomers has more in store." -- Publishers Weekly "Publishers Weekly"
Hugh Lupton, who lives in Aylsham, Norfolk, is one of the best known professional storytellers in the county. He began his career in 1981 and spent 12 years touring Britain with the Company of Storytellers. Since the mid-nineties he has worked as a solo performer and has published 12 novels to date. He has his own website: www.hughlupton.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781901223095 |
| ISBN 10 | 1901223094 |
| Title | Tales of Wisdom and Wonder |
| Author | Hugh Lupton |
| Series | Barefoot Collection |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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