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Age Range
8 - 11
Genre
folktale
Copyright Year
2006-03-02
Page Count
80
Publisher
August House Kids
Grade Level
3rd - 6th
ISBN
9780874836448
Themes
tricksters
storytelling

Tales of Tricksters

Written by Pleasant DeSpain

Tricksters are some of the most exciting characters in stories from all over the world. They’re clever, playful, and full of surprises. Sometimes they act a little foolish, sometimes they’re amazingly wise—and often they manage to be both at once. Their adventures remind us that using our wits can help us stand up to bullies, solve problems, and even have a little fun along the way.

This collection introduces nine tricksters from many different places. You’ll meet a sneaky smuggler from Persia, a quick‑thinking jackal from India, a joking court jester from Poland, and the famous fox Reynard from France. Each one brings a new kind of mischief and a fresh lesson about courage, creativity, and clever thinking.

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Age Range
8 - 11
Genre
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Copyright Year
2006-03-02
Page Count
80
Publisher
August House Kids
Grade Level
3rd - 6th
ISBN
9780874836448
Themes
tricksters
storytelling
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