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The Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian Folktales
Contributor(s): Shelby, Anne (Author)

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ISBN: 0807831638     ISBN-13: 9780807831632
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2007
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Annotation: Combining traditional Appalachian folktale plots with a contemporary sensibility, writer and storyteller Shelby creates 14 lively, original children's stories of a funny, magical, yet familiar world. Many of the stories feature a girl named Molly Whuppie, who is clever, brave, and strong.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies
- Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
Dewey: 398.209
LCCN: 2007013789
Age Level: 10-UP
Grade Level: 5-UP
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.56" W x 8.58" L (0.66 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Appalachians
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Table of Contents
Awards: Delaware Diamonds Award, Winner, Grades 3-5, 2009
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2007 pg. 998
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 152
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 125 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Multicultural Review 03/01/2008 pg. 53
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 130457
Reading Level: 5.2   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 4.0
 
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Publisher Description:
Combining traditional Appalachian folktale plots with a contemporary sensibility, writer and storyteller Anne Shelby creates fourteen lively, original stories of a funny, magical, yet familiar world.

Many of the stories feature a girl named Molly Whuppie, who is clever, brave, and strong. Encountering witches, giants, an ogre who refuses to do housework, unwanted boyfriends, and all manner of conundrums, Molly manages to outwit them all with a potent combination of nerve, trickery, and plain luck. Also appearing in the stories are Molly's sisters Polly and Betts, the famous Appalachian hero Jack (Molly saves him a few times), and three cornbread-baking mice.

These delightful and often surprising stories are sure to appeal to readers and listeners of all ages who enjoy an adventurous tale well told.


Contributor Bio(s): Shelby, Anne: - Anne Shelby is a storyteller, poet, and award-winning author of children's books. She lives in southeastern Kentucky.
 
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