Bibliograph

Stories to solve, folktales from around the world, told by George Shannon ; pictures by Peter Sís

Type

Label

Stories to solve, folktales from around the world, told by George Shannon ; pictures by Peter Sís

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 54-55)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

"Ages 8-12"--P. [4] of cover

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stories to solve

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

told by George Shannon ; pictures by Peter Sís

Sub title

folktales from around the world

Summary

Brief folktales in which there is a mystery or problem that the reader is invited to solve before the resolution is presented

Table Of Contents

Fishing -- Crossing the river -- Two mothers -- A drink for crow -- Which flower? -- The clever bride -- The sticks of truth -- Three rosebushes -- The cleverest son -- Working the field -- The guilty stone -- Dividing the horses -- One word solves a mystery -- Heaven and hell

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification