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Just who was Robin Hood? What did William Tell do that was so special? Why is Joan of Arc so famous? Author Lorna Czarnota presents medieval tales that answer these questions and many more in a highly entertaining format. Czarnota offers solid historical background for each story so that young readers have a framework to enhance the significance of each story. As they explore these action packed stories, young readers will be able to imagine themselves pulling Excalibur from the lake, untying the Gordian Knot, or fighting with Roland and the Frankish army.
Lexile Measure: 750L (What's this?)
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: August House (May 16, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0874835887
ISBN-13: 978-0874835885
Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 0.3 x 10.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
This book has it all--bare bones stories that provide plenty of scope for imagination, helpful hints for telling each one, and great sections on medieval Europe and the medieval tradition of storytelling. Children will like this book because Czarnota has made the characters inviting and the stories exciting; parents will like this book because their children will be learning something; and teachers will love this book because it provides fodder for an entire teaching unit--there are suggested activites, dress up ideas, the whole nine yards. It's also a good resource for children and adults who are beginning to tell stories, whether professionally or just for fun. Czarnota gives all the background information necessary for anyone to make up their own stories from the skeleton she provides. All in all, a wonderful addition to almost any collection: library, classroom, storyteller's, or kid's.
The first book I ever encountered about storytelling. Czarnota gives stories in such easily chewable chunks, even a mushy brain like mine can follow and hold this information for oral telling. Not just for children!
I am a third grade teacher and needed a way to introduce my students to the 'epic tales', so I searched and found this book! Spectacular! The stories are short and easy for my students to comprehend. You won't go wrong with this selection for your children.
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