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The Magic Orange Tree - by Diane Wolkstein (Paperback)
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Highlights
- When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes.
- About the Author: DIANE WOLKSTEIN lectured and performed throughout the world.
- 224 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
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About the Book
A collection of folktales gathered by the author in Haiti with comments on Haitian folklore.Book Synopsis
When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes. From orange trees growing at the command of a child to talking fish, these stories present us with a world of wonder, delight, and mystery. With a foreword by Edwidge DanticatFrom the Back Cover
When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller, traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes. From orange trees growing at the command of a child to talking fish, these stories present us with a world of wonder, delight, and mystery.Review Quotes
"This book is sheer delight. Grown-ups of all ages, as well as children of all ages, will revel in it.
--Lillian Ross, The New Yorker "An unusual and arresting book . . . [Wolkstein's] prefatory notes are so eloquent and so filled with flashes of light thrown upon the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Haitian people that nothing else seems to be wanted."
--Katherine M. Briggs, author of The Anatomy of Puck and A Dictionary of British Folktales in the English Language
"Wolkstein is a handsome example of a Translator: a person who can bridge cultures in such a way as to bring understanding, wit, humor, and moral meaning along with the words."
--Barre Toelken, Journal of Latin American Literature & Arts
"It is a joy to have this book, not only to read it, but to listen to it. The Magic Orange Tree is a gift."
--P.L. Travers, author of Mary Poppins
About the Author
DIANE WOLKSTEIN lectured and performed throughout the world. The author of eighteen books for adults and children, she died in 2013.Dimensions (Overall): 7.92 Inches (H) x 5.15 Inches (W) x .64 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Diane Wolkstein
Language: English
Street Date: January 21, 1997
TCIN: 94419643
UPC: 9780805210774
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-4197
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.55 pounds
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