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Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World

Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World - Paperback

by George Shannon
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Availability:In StockContributor:George Shannon, Peter Sis (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2024-10-17Pages:55
Language:EnglishPublisher:Greenwillow BooksISBN-13:9780380732609ISBN-10:380732602UPC:9780380732609Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fairy Tales & Folklore, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Legends, Myths, FablesBook Topic:Anthologies, ArthurianSize:8.00 x 5.40 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SCHR6R0Y5P

Fourteen mind-bending mysteries from the world of folklore--solving them will require smart and savvy readers A great choice for emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and like puzzles, brain-twisters, and more.

How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Greenwillow BooksISBN-13:9780380732609ISBN-10:380732602UPC:9780380732609Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fairy Tales & Folklore, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Legends, Myths, FablesBook Topic:Anthologies, ArthurianSize:8.00 x 5.40 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SCHR6R0Y5P
Shannon, George: -

George Shannon is a popular storyteller and former children's librarian whose many notable picture books include Tomorrow's Alphabet, Lizard's Guest, and White Is for Blueberry. Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, was named a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book. George Shannon lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Sis, Peter: -

Peter Sís is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. Among his works are three Caldecott Honor books: The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain; Tibet: Through the Red Box; and Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei. He has illustrated five other novels by Sid Fleischman, including the Newbery Medal book The Whipping Boy. He lives with his family in New York State.

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

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George Shannon, Peter Sis (Illustrator)

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George Shannon

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