The first of the stories, "A Tale of Three Tails," tells of an age when the rat had a tail like a horse, the rabbit had a tail like a cat, and the deer's tail was plumed like the tail of a dog. "The Magic Dog" recounts an act of kindness to a stray animal that helps overcome a witch's curse. In "The Calabash Man," the creatures of the jungle assist a suitor in winning his bride, and in "El Enano," a greedy troll's insatiable appetite leads to his downfall. Packed with adventure and full of surprises, these and other stories emphasize the importance of hard work, courage, and loyalty.
My Thoughts:
- This was SO boring!! I had a hard time getting through this one.
- The folk tales are stories withing stories within stories. It was weird, and there was no point to these stories.
- This was the best book they could come up with for the Newbery Award? Ugh!
Ha ha! I got bored just reading the synopsis and had to skip it.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't seem like one I would like either. Sorry you hated it so much. I'm surprised you stuck with it.
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