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The People Could Fly. The Picture Book by Virginia Hamilton. An Award Book
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Signed
- No
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Book Series
- NA
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- Hardcover
- Vintage
- No
- California Prop 65 Warning
- NA
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Picture Book
- Era
- 2000s
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780375824050
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0375824057
ISBN-13
9780375824050
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30267272
Product Key Features
Book Title
People Could Fly: the Picture Book
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Historical / General, Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, People & Places / United States / African American, General, Historical / United States / 19th Century
Illustrator
Yes, Dillon, Diane, Dillon, Leo
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
17.5 Oz
Item Length
12.2 in
Item Width
9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2003-025579
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
398.2/089/96073
Edition Description
Movie Tie-In
Synopsis
"THE PEOPLE COULD FLY," the title story in Virginia Hamilton's prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to "fly" away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale. Leo and Diane Dillon have created powerful new illustrations in full color for every page of this picture book presentation of Virginia Hamilton's most beloved tale. The author's original historical note as well as her previously unpublished notes are included. Awards for The People Could Fly collection: A Coretta Scott King Award A Booklist Children's Editors' Choice A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare An ALA Notable Book An NCTE Teachers' Choice A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books of the Year, In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, unable to bear their sadness and starvation any longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away., "THE PEOPLE COULD FLY," the title story in Virginia Hamilton's prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to "fly" away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale. Leo and Diane Dillon have created powerful new illustrations in full color for every page of this picture book presentation of Virginia Hamilton's most beloved tale. The author's original historical note as well as her previously unpublished notes are included. Awards for The People Could Fly collection- A Coretta Scott King Award A Booklist Children's Editors' Choice A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare An ALA Notable Book An NCTE Teachers' Choice A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
LC Classification Number
PZ8.1.H154Pg 2004
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- r***p (73)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is so cute and it arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The seller packaged the book between two pieces of cardboard to make sure it didn’t get all bent up during shipping. Great book and excellent customer service.
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sch-8076
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Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
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- r***p (73)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is so cute and it arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The seller packaged the book between two pieces of cardboard to make sure it didn’t get all bent up during shipping. Great book and excellent customer service.
- l***t (1759)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseExcellent Seller (Great negotiations and communications; Very Honest), Fabulous item (Exactly as described; PERFECT), & Fantastic price! Quick delivery, too! I would HIGHLY recommend this Seller for their wonderful Customer Service, and I would GLADLY shop here again in the future!Pen Holder And Stand. Blue Velvet. Vintage (#296086167898)
- s***l (1537)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExactly as described. Packed very well for shipping. Look forward to doing business again. Highly recommended. AAA+++ seller.Hoover Digest Summer 2009. Research & Opinion On Public Policy. No. 3 (#295154359589)