The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. 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. Both children and adults will relish The Fortune-tellers. "A funny, playful story that evokes the irony of the human condition." -- Booklist,starred review "Alexander narrates his original tale with folkloric verve and his own mellow brand of irony;Hyman realizes the African setting in...splendid illustrations. A winning tale, superlatively presented." -- Kirkus Reviews,pointer review Lloyd 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.
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THE FORTUNE-TELLERS
by ALEXANDER, Lloyd
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- As New
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket Issued
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- Scholastic Edition 1st Printing
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- 1994
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- Soft cover
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- 9780590224284
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Trumpet/Scholastic, 1994. Scholastic Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Trina Schart Hyman. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1994 Trumpet/SCholastic paperback, Scholastic edition, first printing. PROBLEM: A 'near-crease" bottom front cover corner tip. The vibrant colors by Ms. Hyman will draw you in and the monkey will make you laugh. ALSO: there appear to be 2 signatures… Read more about this item Item Price
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Fortune-Tellers, The (SIGNED COPY)
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- Very Good
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- 1st
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- 1992
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- Hardcover
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- 9780525448495
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New York: Dutton, 1992. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Trina Schart Hyman. Hardcover. SIGNED BY ALEXANDER half title-page. Color illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman. Small tear to front dust jacket cover but otherwise lovely, new-looking, clean condition. States First Edition but number line starts with 2. Record # 109970 Item Price
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- 1992
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- 9780525448495
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Skyway, Washington, USA
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Dutton Children's Books, 1992. 1st printing. Crisp and unmarked. Patterned boards with quarter cloth binding. Unclipped jacket in a new mylar cover.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Hyman, Trina Schart. Oblong 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992
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New York: Dutton, 1992. 1st ed. Hardcover. Hyman, Trina Schart. 1st ptg. Oblong 4to picture book, cloth backed illustrated boards, illustrated in color throughout by Trina Schart Hyman. Fine in fine, unclipped dj, no previous owner's marks.
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The Fortune Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1994-01-01
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- 9780590224284
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Trumpet Club, 1994-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. Signed by author. Nice looking book, has minor edge wear. has name on inside cover page. Item Price
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992
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New York, New York, U.S.A: Dutton, 1992. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 11 1/4" x 9. Hyman, Trina Schart. ISigned. VERY GOOD / DUST JACKET VERY GOOD. Signed by Lloyd Alexander and Trina Schart Hyman at title page. Unpaged. Text clean and unmarked. Purple endpaper. Illustrated at each opening in full color. Blue and white decorated… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Fortune Tellers
by Lloyd Alexander
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- 1994
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- Paperback
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- 9780590224284
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Trumpet Club, 1994. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Fortunetellers (Signed)
by Alexander, Lloyd; Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
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- Second Printing
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- 1992
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- Hardcover
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- 9780525448495
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New York: Dutton Children's Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0525448497 . Hardcover in dust jacket. Oblong 4to. SIGNED, inscribed, and dated on half-title page by Lloyd Alexander. Book is in Fine condition. Unclipped dust jacket is in Near Fine condition, with light wear on rear and one short closed tear. Laid… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Fortune Tellers
by Lloyd Alexander
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1994
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- Soft cover
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- 9780590224284
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Trumpet. Softcover, in Very Good to Fine condition, previous owners name whited out inside the cover, there are no other marks or writing, a little edge wear along the stapled edge, no other flaws to note, a nice reading copy, . Very Good. Soft cover. 1994. Item Price
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Fortune-Tellers
by ALEXANDER, Lloyd
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- 1992
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- Hardcover
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NY:: Dutton,. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 0525448497 . Second printing. INSCRIBED by the illustrator in 1994. Previous owner's name stamped on front free endpaper, else near fine in a near fine, price clipped dust jacket. . Item Price
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The Fortune Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992-09-30
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Dutton Juvenile, 1992-09-30. Hardcover. Good. 144x6x184. Item Price
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The Fortune Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992
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- Hard Cover
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992-09-30
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992-09-30
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Lloyd Alexander
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- 1992
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- Hardcover
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Penguin Publishing Group, 1992. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Lloyd Alexander
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- 1997
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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- 1992-09-30
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The Fortune-Tellers
by Alexander, Lloyd
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