Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World by Shannon, George

Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World

Fourteen mind-bending mysteries from the world of folklore--solving them will require smart and savvy readers A great...
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Author: George Shannon
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Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World by Shannon, George

Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World

$12.31

Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World

$12.31
Author: George Shannon
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Fourteen mind-bending mysteries from the world of folklore--solving them will require smart and savvy readers A great choice for emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and like puzzles, brain-twisters, and more.

How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.



Author: George Shannon
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 05/03/2000
Pages: 55
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.40w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780380732609
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 36026 / Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World

About the Author
Shannon, George: -

George Shannon is a popular storyteller and former children's librarian whose many notable picture books include Tomorrow's Alphabet, Lizard's Guest, and White Is for Blueberry. Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, was named a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book. George Shannon lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Sis, Peter: -

Peter Sís is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. Among his works are three Caldecott Honor books: The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain; Tibet: Through the Red Box; and Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei. He has illustrated five other novels by Sid Fleischman, including the Newbery Medal book The Whipping Boy. He lives with his family in New York State.



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