Bibliograph

The tiger, the brahman, and the jackal, an Indian folktale

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The tiger, the brahman, and the jackal, an Indian folktale

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The tiger, the brahman, and the jackal

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

an Indian folktale

Summary

A tiger caught in a trap tricks a kind Brahman to release him. But when the tiger then threatens to eat the Brahman, a sneaky jackal saves the day by tricking the gullible tiger. Folktales from Around the World transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers while teaching them what we have in common with cultures from around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a map of the story's country of origin as well as a discussion of the story's meaning. An introduction to the illustrator is also included

Target audience

juvenile

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Tiger, the brahman, & the jackal

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