Bubbling with beautiful princesses, dragon-slaying underdogs, and crafty tricksters, these Franco-American stories explore a heritage that has become known as a quiet presence in the United States. Parent and Olivier recount the lutin's tricks on farmers, the Jack-like adventures of Ti-Jean, Pierre and his modern-day chainsaw, a beautiful princess conquering an evil witch, and family stories passed down from generation to generation. Meet Michael's grandfather, HonorA(c) Fournier, who spoiled his ....
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Bubbling with beautiful princesses, dragon-slaying underdogs, and crafty tricksters, these Franco-American stories introduce readers young and old to a heritage of myths, fairytales and folklore. Michael Parent and Julien Olivier recount the stories that they often heard told as children growing up in the northeast United States. The bilingual pair recalls with Franco-American flair the lutin's tricks on farmers, the Jack-life adventures of Ti-Jean, a brave princess conquering an evil witch, and family stories passed down from generation to generation. Peppered with French words and colorful characters, Of Kings And Fools is a glowing collection of stories gathered from many sources and invites readers to share in a storytelling culture teeming with French and Canadian traditions. Highly recommended! -- Midwest Book Review
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
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History says... Franco-Americans of today descended from hardy explorers who plied the seas between Brittany or Normandy and "New France" (Canada) in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Little Thumbkin, Monsieur Landlord, Père Médore, Ivory Mountain, Saint Peter, United States, Catholic Church, Jealous Beauty, José Moreau, Princess Nina, Saint Malachi, Saint Pierre, Savoyard Cove, Monsieur Gauthier, Mount Royal, New Hampshire New!
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History says... Franco-Americans of today descended from hardy explorers who plied the seas between Brittany or Normandy and "New France" (Canada) in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
greatest doctor, beautiful linen, empty yourself, était une fois Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Little Thumbkin, Monsieur Landlord, Père Médore, Ivory Mountain, Saint Peter, United States, Catholic Church, Jealous Beauty, José Moreau, Princess Nina, Saint Malachi, Saint Pierre, Savoyard Cove, Monsieur Gauthier, Mount Royal, New Hampshire New!
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