| Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales Contributor(s): Lester, Julius (Author), Pinkney, Jerry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0803724519 ISBN-13: 9780803724518 Publisher: Dial Books OUR PRICE: $45.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 1999 Annotation: Originally written down by Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus tales were first published more than 100 years ago and serve as the largest collection of African-American folklore. In this four-book series, Julius Lester masterfully retains the flavor of the tales, while dropping the heavy dialect of the originals and adding a contemporary flair. Color illustrations throughout. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies |
| Dewey: 398.208 |
| LCCN: 99017121 |
| Series: Phyllis Fogelman Books |
| Physical Information: 1.96" H x 6.59" W x 9.29" (3.40 lbs) 688 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Brer Rabbit is causing trouble again for his fellow creatures Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, and the rest--this time in an omnibus edition that brings together all the stories from Tales of Uncle Remus, More Tales of Uncle Remus, Further Tales of Uncle Remus, and Last Tales of Uncle Remus. The Uncle Remus tales, originally written down by Joel Chandler Harris, were first published over a hundred years ago, and serve as the largest collection of African-American folklore. In this four-book series, Julius Lester masterfully retains the flavor of the tales, while dropping the heavy dialect of the Harris originals and adding contemporary language and references-- ensuring that the stories will be understood and enjoyed by new generations of readers. And, of course, the stories are beautifully illuminated by the slyly humorous full-color and black-and-white art of Jerry Pinkney. The result is a treasure of a volume that will delight all ages and belongs on every shelf. |