

I loved it, but I would get scared and not want to go to bed. I remember very vividly, the stories my parents use to tell us kids, when we were growing up. You dont have a complete library if you don't have this book.

(192 pgs) Ages 9-12Īshay says, "The People Could Fly is a classic. Black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon round out this important book. Hamilton focuses on several themes-animal tales, magical and supernatural tales, and tales of freedom-and following each story is a note explaining its history and meaning. Many of the stories in this collection were told among slaves as they dreamt of freedom or remembered their lives in Africa. List Price: $13.00 (Paperback - African American Folklore -1993) Virginia Hamilton (A) and Leo and Dianne Dillon (ILT)
