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John Henry

author: Lester, Julius, Keats, Ezra Jack
This tale attempts to be faithful to the indomitable human spirit John Henry embodies.
398.21
year: 2002
copies: 232
call number/section: 398.21
lexile: 720

Daniel O'rourke

author: Mcdermott, Gerald, Mcdermott
Because of a pooka spirit, Daniel O'Rourke embarks on a fantastic journey.
398.2
year: 1988
copies: 28
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: folklore [X]

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella

author: Johnston, Tony
This version of the familiar story in which a mistreated step-child finds happiness with the "man" of her dreams is set in the old-growth forest and features Bigfoot characters.
398.2
year: 2000
copies: 88
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 570
subjects: fairy tales, folklore [X]

Brothers Of The Knight

author: Allen, Debbie
In this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses," an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes of his twelve sons are worn to pieces every morning.
398.2
year: 2001
copies: 34
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 560
subjects: fairy tales, folklore [X]

Older Brother, Younger Brother

author: Jaffe, Nina
After being turned out by his greedy older brother, Hungbu and his family manage to prosper when his kindness to an injured sparrow is richly rewarded.
398.2
year: 1997
copies: 6
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: folklore [X]

The Weaving Of A Dream

author: Heyer, Marilee
When the beautiful tapestry woven by a poor woman is stolen by fairies, her three sons set out on a magical journey to retrieve it.
398.2
year: 1989
copies: 33
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: folklore [X]

The Samurai's Daughter

author: San Souci, Robert D
A Japanese folk tale about the brave daughter of a samurai warrior and her journey to be reunited with her exiled father.
398.2
year: 1997
copies: 16
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 810
subjects: folklore [X]

The Tale Of The Mandarin Ducks

author: Paterson, Katherine, Paterson, Katherin
Imprisoned by a cruel Japanese lord, a Mandarin duck almost dies until a servant frees him, being sentenced to death for unkind acts, she, in turn, is rescued by the duck and his mate.
398.2
year: 1995
copies: 113
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 930
subjects: fairy tales, folklore [X], ducks

Journey Cake, Ho!

author: Sawyer, Ruth, Sawyer
Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.
398.2
year: 1978
copies: 24
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: folklore [X]

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

author: Grimm, Jacob, Grimm, Lang, Andrew, The Brothers Grimm
A bewildered king was "the father of twelve beautiful princesses who danced their shoes to pieces every night, until a poor soldier discovered their secret.
398.2
year: 1995
copies: 11
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 860
subjects: princesses, fairy tales, folklore [X]

The Vingananee And The Tree Toad

author: Aardema, Verna
A strange animal called the Vingananee beats up all the other animals and eats their stew until the tiny Tree Toad offers to fight him.
398.2
year: 1988
copies: 4
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
subjects: folklore [X], animals

The Inch Boy

author: Smith, Helen
An inch-high boy proves himself a warrior by vanquishing the dreaded giant red demon with his cunning and bravery.
398.2
year: 1988
copies: 6
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: folklore [X]

Petrosinella

author: Stanley, Diane
In this version of Rapunzel, the heroine breaks the enchantment put on her by the ogress who keeps her prisoner with the aid of three acorns.
398.2
year: 1997
copies: 14
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: fairy tales, folklore [X]

Thorn Rose

author: Grimm, Jacob
Enraged at not being invited to the princess' christening, the wicked fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years.
398.2
year: 1977
copies: 3
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: fairy tales, folklore [X]

Chinye

author: Onyefulu, Obi
When Chinye is sent into the forest one night by her cruel stepmother, she encounters an old woman who tells her where to find a a magic gourd holding wealth and riches.
398.2
year: 2007
copies: 5
call number/section: 398.2
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subjects: gourds, folklore [X]

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