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Sweet Land of Story
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Sweet Land of Story Hardcover - 2006

by Pleasant DeSpain


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NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social StudiesThis unique collection of American stories from the frozen tundra of Alaska to the lush green hills of Virginia; from the sweltering bayous of Louisiana to the windswept prairies of South Dakota is told in DeSpain's signature gentle style. Every reader will find something of interest - the stories range from practical tales of wisdom such as "Pulling the Rope" to silly and scary ones such as "The Haint that Roared" and "The Big, Smelly, Hairy Toe." The stories' represent not only the geographic diversity of the United States but also offer a portrait of our nation's character, values, beliefs, and customs that differ from region to region yet retain a fundamental sense of shared community. These American folktales will teach readers the importance of fairness, responsibility and trustworthiness.

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  • Title Sweet Land of Story
  • Author Pleasant DeSpain
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1sr
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher August House Publishers, Little Rock
  • Date 2006-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780874835694 / 0874835690
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.73 x 5.86 x 0.71 in (22.17 x 14.88 x 1.80 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 690
  • Library of Congress subjects United States, Storytelling
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00056543
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.209

About the author

Pleasant DeSpain Bio: Pleasant DeSpain has a most unusual but true name and an equally unusual but true profession - writer and storyteller. He travels the world collecting, researching, writing and retelling traditional tales from native cultures. Born in Colorado, he wrote his first original story at age eight. It was published as "The Mystery Artist" in 1996. Pleasant taught speech-literature-drama for six years at three universities, and wrote-produced-hosted an award-winning TV show called "Pleasant Journeys" on KING TV, Seattle. Now, the author of eighteen award-winning, multicultural story collections and picture books, published by August House, has a home in Troy, NY and frequently travels to spend extended periods of time in Thailand. Pleasant continues to travel the world having amazing adventures. While living in Thailand he has continued to collect more stories and is working on a new book.
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