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Indian Tales
A Barefoot Collection
By Nanji, Shenaaz & Corr, Christopher
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-84686-083-6
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Gr 2-5 This anthology presents eight fluid retellings of folktales from different Indian states. It includes "Hanuman's Adventures," part of the "Ramayana," in which the monkey god Hanuman helps Prince Rama find his wife, as well as a retelling of the tale of Damayanti and Nala, a love story from the Sanskrit epic, the "Mahabharata." Several folktales center on girlssome need to find a passable husband; others are kidnapped or mistreated by a stepmother. An introduction offer...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
With intensely colored gouache paintings that dance off the pages, this collection of stories from India entices readers to ente...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
