Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales Hardcover - 1999
by Julius Lester; Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
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.
Summary
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.
First line
Most folks don't know it, but the animals didn't always live on earth.
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- Title Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales
- Author Julius Lester; Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st Edition
- Pages 688
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dial Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 1999-10-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780803724518 / 0803724519
- Weight 3.4 lbs (1.54 kg)
- Dimensions 9.29 x 6.59 x 1.96 in (23.60 x 16.74 x 4.98 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Library of Congress subjects Animals, African Americans
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 99017121
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.208
Media reviews
Citations
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2000, Page 112
- Ingram Advance, 10/01/1999, Page 97
- Publishers Weekly, 11/08/1999, Page 70
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