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Adventures of High John the Conqueror

Adventures of High John the Conqueror

Sanfield, Steve

Paperback

Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 087483774X
ISBN13: 9780874837742
Publisher: August House Publishers
Published: Jan 10 2006
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 5.70 Depth: 8.52
Language: English
American Library Association Notable Children's Book & International Reading Association Young Adults' Choice

High John the Conqueror, sometimes called simply High John or John, was a slave trickster who always outwit Old Master. Much like Greek slaves and Aesop's animal characters, High John was the subject of a series of subversive narratives, whose mission was to outsmart his oppressors. Tall tales of High John's exploits flourished during slavery, but after emancipation they fell out of circulation and his antics were all but forgotten. Sanfield's skillful storytelling combined with simple black and white illustrations will transport readers to a different time. Sanfield weaves in historical context with this folktale about resourcefulness and courage.

Steve Sanfield is an award-winning author, poet and storyteller, as well as the founder of the Sierra Storytelling Festival. One of the pioneers of the American storytelling renaissance, he has been honored with the first leadership award from the National Storytelling Association, a Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network, and a lifetime Achievement Award from the Storytelling Association of California.

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