The Faithful Friend Hardcover - 1995
by Robert D. San Souci; Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
From the creators of Sukey and the Mermaid comes a tale of romance, danger, and intrigue set on the Caribbean island of Martinique and based on local lore. Two friends, one black, one white, undertake a journey in pursuit of true love. Full color.
Summary
On the lush tropical island of Martinique live Clement and Hippolyte, two inseparable friends. When Clement falls in love with the beautiful Pauline, Hippolyte agrees to join his best friend on his journey to propose marriage. But when Pauline accepts Clements proposal, it enrages her uncle Monsieur Zabocatreputed to be a quimboiseur, a wizard. To prevent the wedding, the old wizard lures Hippolyte into a deadly trap, forcing him to choose between his friends safety and his own.
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- Title The Faithful Friend
- Author Robert D. San Souci; Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 40
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York
- Date 1995-03-31
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780027861310 / 0027861317
- Weight 1.05 lbs (0.48 kg)
- Dimensions 10.68 x 9.8 x 0.38 in (27.13 x 24.89 x 0.97 cm)
- Ages 05 to 08 years
- Grade levels K - 3
- Reading level 910
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Themes
- Cultural Region: Caribbean
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Topical: Friendship
- Library of Congress subjects Zombies, Ghosts
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 93040672
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.21
Media reviews
Citations
- ALA Notable Children's Books, 01/01/1996, Page 1289
- Booklist, 04/15/1995, Page 1499
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/1995, Page 333
- Publishers Weekly, 03/06/1995, Page 0
- School Library Journal, 06/01/1995, Page 0
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