The Fortune-Tellers

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 <i>The Fortune-tellers</i>."A funny, playful story that evokes the irony of the human condition." -- <i>Booklist</i>,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." -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>,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 <i>Saint George and the Dragon</i> and a Caldecott Honor Medal for <i>Little Red Riding Hood</i>, among numerous other awards.