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      Black Folktales

      by Julius Lester
      Published
      Jan 1970
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      About This Book

      Twelve remarkable folktales, culled from the black experience in Africa and America, are freshly retold in the thoroughly original voice of Julius Lester. Arranged by topic - Origins, Love, Heroes, and People - the tales combine universal themes and uncanny wisdom. Though some of these stories have been around for centuries and many were passed down by slaves, Julius Lester''s urban expressiveness and Tom Feeling''s spirited illustrations give them continued resonance for today''s audience.

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Fantasy

      Themes

      Fairy Tales / Folklore

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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      First Edition Jan 1970 Random House ISBN 0394171780
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      Jan 1990 Grove Press ISBN 0802150527
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      Jan 1994 Grove Press ISBN 0802132421
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      Jan 1994 Grove Press ISBN 0802132421
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