Tair Al-Layl Wa Al-Ayal Contributor(s): Harris, Eelonqa K. (Author), Al Odat, Abdulrahman (Translator), Mohamad, Lava (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0995931186 ISBN-13: 9780995931183 Publisher: Talefeather Publishing OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback Language: Arabic Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Canada - Native Canadian |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.34 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Two ancient tribes. Two precious children. One wicked foster mother who really is a witch. A desperate escape. An evil spell. Three transformations. A kind and generous warrior. A powerful medicine woman. an insightful course of action... A timeless tale of injustice and redemption, spun together from the sentiments of A famous German folk tale, An ancient indigenous legend, and some not so ancient misguided historical events. A medley of age-old tales in a contemporary setting, told with a few ounces of suspense, a pinch of magic, a little humour, a big word or two for good measure, and a few contentious issues, finely ground. An artful book for all ages that is designed to inspire conversation. |