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The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton · Booklabria

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The People Could Fly

Children's fictionAfrican Americans

The People Could Fly

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First published: 1985
Editions: 27 in 2 languages

Synopsis

"The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up."--(starred) School Library Journal.

Subjects: Children's fiction
African Americans
Picture books
Folklore
Slavery
Social Themes
Set in: United States
Characters: African American

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27 in 2 languages

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English25 French1

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