This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. -- Kirkus Reviews , pointerreviewLloyd Alexander\'s many achievements include a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor Medal, and the National Book Award.
Trina Schart Hyman won the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon and a Caldecott Honor Medal for Little Red Riding Hood , among numerous other awards..
A winning tale, superlatively presented. -- Booklist , starred reviewAlexander narrates his original tale with folkloric verve and his own mellow brand of irony
Hyman realizes the African setting in...splendid illustrations.
Both children and adults will relish The Fortune-Tellers .
A funny, playful story that evokes the irony of the human condition.
Lloyd Alexander\'s story of a young man visiting -- and then becoming -- the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman\'s most memorable artwork.
This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor.
Full color.
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
Boston Globe/Horn Book Award.
Lloyd Alexander\'s story of a young man visiting--and then becoming--the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman\'s most memorable artwork.
This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor