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1) The tales of Uncle Remus: the adventures of Brer Rabbit

Author

Lester, Julius

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

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A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

2) John Henry

Author

Lester, Julius

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

Description

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Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

3) The People could fly: American Black folktales

Author

Hamilton, Virginia

Language

English

Description

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Retold African American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope.

4) More tales of Uncle Remus: further adventures of Brer Rabbit, his friends, enemies, and others

Author

Lester, Julius

Publisher

Dial

Pub. Date

c1988

Language

English

Description

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The author retells the classic Afro-American tales.

5) Black folktales

Author

Lester, Julius

Publisher

R. W. Baron

Pub. Date

1969

Language

English

Description

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Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin include "How God Made the Butterflies," "The Girl With the Large Eyes," "Stagolee," and "People Who Could Fly."

6) Myths, legends, and folktales of America: an anthology

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Pub. Date

1999

Language

English

7) Told by Uncle Remus: New stories of the old plantation

Author

Harris, Joel Chandler

Language

English

Description

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Sixteen tales of Brer Rabbit and his friends as told by Uncle Remus to the grandson of his master.

8) The knee-high man

Author

Miller, William

Publisher

G. Smith

Pub. Date

1996

Language

English

Description

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A traditional African American tale about a tiny man who leaves home to become the biggest, loudest, meanest creature in the forest, but a wise owl shows him the foolishness of his wish.