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PORCH LIES: TALES OF SLICKSTERS, TRICKSTERS, AND OTHER WILY CHARACTERS

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
McKissack
Author's First Name: 
Patricia C.
Illustrator's First Name: 
André
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Carrilho
Publisher: 
Schwartz & Wade
Publication Date: 
2006

Rich language, homespun wisdom, humor, and a cast of memorable characters make these original tales, reminiscent of traditional African American tales, ideal to read either aloud or independently again and again. Jazzy illustrations add to the fun.