The Magic Orange Tree: and Other Haitian Folktales - Paperback

by Diane Wolkstein (Author), Edwidge Danticat (Foreword by)

When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes. From orange trees growing at the command of a child to talking fish, these stories present us with a world of wonder, delight, and mystery.

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When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller, traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes. From orange trees growing at the command of a child to talking fish, these stories present us with a world of wonder, delight, and mystery.

Author Biography

DIANE WOLKSTEIN lectured and performed throughout the world. The author of eighteen books for adults and children, she died in 2013.