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When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller, traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes. From orange trees growing at the command of a child to talking fish, these stories present us with a world of wonder, delight, and mystery.
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"This book is sheer delight. Grown-ups of all ages, as well as children of all ages, will revel in it.
--Lillian Ross, The New Yorker "An unusual and arresting book . . . [Wolkstein's] prefatory notes are so eloquent and so filled with flashes of light thrown upon the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Haitian people that nothing else seems to be wanted."
--Katherine M. Briggs, author of The Anatomy of Puck and A Dictionary of British Folktales in the English Language
"Wolkstein is a handsome example of a Translator: a person who can bridge cultures in such a way as to bring understanding, wit, humor, and moral meaning along with the words."
--Barre Toelken, Journal of Latin American Literature & Arts
"It is a joy to have this book, not only to read it, but to listen to it. The Magic Orange Tree is a gift."
--P.L. Travers, author of Mary Poppins
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--Lillian Ross, The New Yorker "An unusual and arresting book . . . [Wolkstein's] prefatory notes are so eloquent and so filled with flashes of light thrown upon the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Haitian people that nothing else seems to be wanted."
--Katherine M. Briggs, author of The Anatomy of Puck and A Dictionary of British Folktales in the English Language
"Wolkstein is a handsome example of a Translator: a person who can bridge cultures in such a way as to bring understanding, wit, humor, and moral meaning along with the words."
--Barre Toelken, Journal of Latin American Literature & Arts
"It is a joy to have this book, not only to read it, but to listen to it. The Magic Orange Tree is a gift."
--P.L. Travers, author of Mary Poppins
DIANE WOLKSTEIN lectured and performed throughout the world. The author of eighteen books for adults and children, she died in 2013.
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- PublisherSchocken Books
- Publication date1980
- ISBN 10 0805206507
- ISBN 13 9780805206500
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages212
- EditorWolkstein Diana
- IllustratorHenriquez Elsa
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The Magic Orange Tree; and Other Haitian Folktales
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. Elas Henriquez (illustrator). 212. book is in new condition, clean & bright, no marks or tears. Illustrated with 13 Drawings, Folktales / Mythology. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 019990
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Elsa Henriquez (illustrator). Later printing 1989 of the first edition 1978. Signed by Author on the half-title page, inscribed to named person. Published by Schocken Books. Trade softcover without DJ as issued. Condition new, bright, spine not creased, corners not bumped, no edgewear, no names, no underlinings, no highlights, no bent page corners. Not a reminder. 8vo, 212 pages, illustrated by Elsa Henriquez. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 009514
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