The people could fly: American Black folktales
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1993.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First paperback edition.
Physical Desc:
xii, 178 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Status:
Description
Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope.
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Boulder Main Childrens Nonfiction
J 398.208996 Hami
Due Jul 29, 2024
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780679843368 (paperback), 0679843361 (paperback)
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.3, 4 Points
Level 4.3, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
480
Notes
General Note
A Borzoi Book.
General Note
"Originally published in hardcover as a Borzoi Book by Alfred A. Knopf in 1985"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-178).
Description
Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Hamilton, V., Dillon, L., & Dillon, D. (1993). The people could fly: American Black folktales. First paperback edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hamilton, Virginia, Leo, Dillon and Diane, Dillon. 1993. The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hamilton, Virginia, Leo, Dillon and Diane, Dillon, The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1993.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hamilton, Virginia,, et al. The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales. First paperback edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1993.
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