Bibliograph

The people could fly, American Black folktales, told by Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

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The people could fly, American Black folktales, told by Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-178)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

660, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The people could fly

Oclc number

45954089

Responsibility statement

told by Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, MG, 4.3, 4.0, 44962.Reading Counts RC, 3-5, 4.3, 6, Quiz: 08965, Guided reading level: W.

Sub title

American Black folktales

Summary

Retold African American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope

Table Of Contents

He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit -- Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox, and Tar Baby -- Tappin, the Land Turtle -- Bruh Alligator and Bruh Deer -- Bruh Lizard and Bruh Rabbit -- Bruh Alligator meets trouble -- Wolf and birds and the fish-horse -- Beautiful girl of the moon tower -- Wolf and little daughter -- Manuel had a riddle -- Papa John's tall tale -- Two Johns -- Wiley, his Mama, and the hairy man -- John and the Devil's daughter -- Peculiar such thing -- Little eight John -- Jack and the Devil -- Better wait till Martin comes -- Carrying the running-aways -- How Nehemiah got free -- Talking cooter -- Riddle tale of freedom -- Most useful slave -- People could fly

Target audience

pre adolescent

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American Black folktales

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Creator