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Key Information
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| Authors: |
Virginia Hamilton |
| Illustrator: |
Leo Dillon |
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1996 Blackboard Book of the Year Award |
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Professional Reviews
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Five Owls: "Hamilton's commanding stories and the Dillons' compelling illustrations join to create a unified whole....the art complements the integrity of each individual tale....Besides being significant contributions to African American folklore, to American literature, and to celebrations of women, these stories delight and enchant, they frighten and thrill, they amuse and they sober. Quite simply, they beg to be shared." |
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Book Editions
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Format: Hardcover - Reinforced Hardcover, 112 Publisher: Scholastic (October 01, 1995) Measurements: 11.5"(h) x 9.25"(w) x 0.75"(d), 1.9 lbs. ISBN: 9780590473705 |
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First Line
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| Publisher's Note: |
Little Girl was always home. Her mama had her go down, pick some peas in the the garden. "Now I must go to the market, take my vegetables every day," Mama told her. "Today, you mind the house and garden. Couple days from now, you can come along." |
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In the tradition of Hamilton's The People Could Fly and In the Beginning, a dramatic new collection of 25 compelling tales from the female African American storytelling tradition. Each story focuses on the role of women--both real and fantastic--and their particular strengths, joys and sorrows. Full-color illustrations. |
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