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American Tall Tales

Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan, and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroes featured in this... more
Author:
Mary Pope Osborne
Format:
Hardcover

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Short description

Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan, and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroes featured in this exuberant, wildly exaggerated, and witty collection of traditional American folk tales. Full-color illustrations.

Long description

Illus. in full color. Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan, and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine tall heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales.

Product details

Illustrator:
Michael McCurdy
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
9780679800897
Publication date:
September 1991
Length:
283mm
Width:
209mm
Thickness:
15mm
Weight:
616g
Audience:
Age: 09 - 12
Pages:
115
Illustrated:
True

Review

McCurdy's intricate wood engravings set these larger-than-life folk on majestic landscapes brimming with energy, rich with wildlife and local color. The author's thoughtful introduction and notes round out this superlative offering. --(starred) School Library Journal.

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