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
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2007 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 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
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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