From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-- Twelve stories translated from oral presentations by storytellers among the Mandjia and Banda peoples of the Central African Republic. The selections combine elements of folktales, fables, and proverbs and many feature Tere, a supernatural figure. The tellings are enriched by the villagers' expressive and appealing manner of speech. Attractive sepia line drawings and silhouettes frequently appear. A section entitled ``Folklore in a Culture'' follows the selections, but it is didactic and contains surface interpretations that may interest parents and storytellers, but that will leave juvenile audiences cold. These tales contribute to our sources of cultural information about this small African country.
- Helen E. Williams, formerly at University of Maryland, College Park
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Helen E. Williams, formerly at University of Maryland, College Park
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
