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The Silver Charm
A Folktale from Japan
By Souci, Robert D. San & San Souci, Robert D. & Ito, Yoriko
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-38532-159-4
- Publisher
- New York : Doubleday Book for Young Readers, c2002.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2002
PreS-Gr 2 In this Ainu folktale set on the island of Hokkaido, a cherished only child is given but two restrictions in life: to avoid the woods where an ogre lurks and to hold fast to the tiny silver ship, passed down through his family, that will ensure him good luck. As may be expected, Satsu disobeys in both regards and falls seriously ill after eating the ogre's berries and giving him the charm while...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
