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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

A friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies.

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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A friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful, Caldecott Honor-winning retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies.

Clement and Hippolyte are best friends who live together on the lush tropical island of Martinique. They set off together toward the woman Clement loves so he can propose, but her uncle--a quimboiseur, a wizard--doesn't approve of the match. When his niece flees with the two inseparable friends, the vengeful man sends evil magic after them. Hippolyte may be able to protect the young couple--but will he lose his own life in the process?

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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
  • 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

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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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Robert D. San Souci and Brian Pinkney combine their talents in this beautiful retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies. The result is an extraordinary story of romance, intrigue, and incomparable courage in which the truest of friends remain faithful to the very end.
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