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The Golden Heart of Winter
By Singer, Marilyn & Rayevsky, Robert
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-68807-717-4
- Publisher
- New York : Morrow Junior Books, 1991.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 1991
Gr 1-3 An original folktale that includes many familiar elements. Three sons of an aging blacksmith are sent off by their father to bring back the prize of greatest value so he can choose his successor. Predictably, the two selfish older sons miss the opportunities presented to them, while the noodle third son Half (as in wit) responds with kindness when called upon. A talking raven whom he frees from imprisonment tells him of the golden heart that returns spring to the Earth each year. Half...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
