The people could fly: American Black folktales
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Dillon, Leo Illustrator
Dillon, Diane Illustrator
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Published:
New York : Knopf, [1985]., New York :
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xii, 178 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780394869254, 0394869257
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.3, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
480

Notes

Bibliography
Bibliography: pages 175-178.
Description
Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope.
Description
In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, unable to bear their sadness and starvation any longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away.
Target Audience
AD480L,Lexile
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APA Citation (style guide)

Hamilton, V., Dillon, L., & Dillon, D. (1985). The people could fly: American Black folktales. First edition. New York, Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Hamilton, Virginia, 1934-2002, Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon. 1985. The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales. New York, Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Hamilton, Virginia, 1934-2002, Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon, The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales. New York, Knopf, 1985.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Hamilton, Virginia, et al. The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales. First edition. New York, Knopf, 1985.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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