The Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian Folktales

The Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian FolktalesCombining traditional Appalachian folktale plots with a contemporary sensibility, writer and storyteller Anne Shelby creates fourteen lively, original stories of a funny, magical, yet familiar world. Many of the stories feature a girl named Molly Whuppie, who is clever, brave, and strong. Encountering witches, giants, an ogre who refuses to do housework, unwanted boyfriends, and all manner of conundrums, Molly manages to outwit them all with a potent

Combining traditional Appalachian folktale plots with a contemporary sensibility, writer and storyteller Anne Shelby creates fourteen lively, original stories of a funny, magical, yet familiar world.

Many of the stories feature a girl named Molly Whuppie, who is clever, brave, and strong. Encountering witches, giants, an ogre who refuses to do housework, unwanted boyfriends, and all manner of conundrums, Molly manages to outwit them all with a potent combination of nerve, trickery, and plain luck. Also appearing in the stories are Molly's sisters Polly and Betts, the famous Appalachian hero Jack (Molly saves him a few times), and three cornbread-baking mice.

These delightful and often surprising stories are sure to appeal to readers and listeners of all ages who enjoy an adventurous tale well told.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 10/08/2007
ISBN: 9780807831632
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.58h x 6.56w x 0.55d
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2007 pg. 998
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 152
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 125 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Multicultural Review 03/01/2008 pg. 53

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 130457 / Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian Folktales
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4