Osborne, Mary Pope

American Tall Tales

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ISBN 13:
9780679800897
author:
Osborne, Mary Pope
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Random House Books for Young Readers
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
115
Dimensions:
28.35 x 20.98 x 1.55 centimetres
Genre:
Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£16.84

Description

American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne is a collection of nine wildly exaggerated and funny stories about America's first folk heroes. These larger-than-life characters include lumberjacks, firemen, and strong-willed women who outgrinned, outsnorted, and outran their opponents. From Paul Bunyan to Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, each story is a testament to the vitality of the men and women who carved a new country out of the North American wilderness. Mary Pope Osborne's introduction weaves together these tales with fascinating historical headnotes, adding her own insights into the world of these uniquely American characters. The book features Michael McCurdy's robust colored wood engravings, which perfectly capture the spirit of this bygone era. With its engaging stories and informative background information, American Tall Tales is a superb addition to any family's home library.

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