The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales by Virginia Hamilton

The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales

Virginia Hamilton with Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

192 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

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The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

hopeful 57%
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%
informative 42%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.4

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