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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780140559088
ISBN number: 0140559086
Label: Puffin
Manufacturer: Puffin
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 40
Printing Date: January 01, 2000
Publishing house: Puffin
Age index: Ages 4-8
Sale Popularity Level: 272915
Studio: Puffin
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Swamp Angel, a prodigious heroine who can disarm taunting men and marauding bear alike, is the original creation of a talented new writer whose tall-tale text unfolds in a crackling combination of irony, exaggeration, and sheer good humor. Caldecott Medallist Paul O. Zelinsky, working in an American primitive style on cherry and maple veneers, brings his matchless wit and whimsy to these characters of extraordinary dimension. Drawing us into the luxuriant beauty of the American wilderness, his paintings flow with rhythm, deft expression, and a sense of monumental motion that befits a heroine who can wield a tornado like a lasso and drink a lake dry. From the Great Smoky Mountains to the starry heavens above, Swamp Angel and Thundering Tarnation leave their indelible impressions on land and sky. So too will this book hold readers with its bold, expansive image-making--grandly demonstrating the flamboyant vigour and winking humour by which the tall-tale tradition endures.
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On the day of her birth, nothing about Angelica Longrider suggested that she would one day become the greatest woodswoman of Tennessee. In fact, the newborn was 'scarcely taller than her mother and couldn't climb a tree without help.' It's not long, though, before Angelica is vanquishing varmints such as Thundering Tarnation, a huge bear with a taste for settlers' winter rations, and swallowing entire lakes in a gulp.
This tallest of tall tales is an original from an intriguing newcomer to children's books, Anne Isaacs. In the tradition of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill, the story of a self-sufficient, tornado-wielding, unflappable heroine lopes along at a perfect pace. Paul O. Zelinsky's folksy oil illustrations are painted on cherry, maple, or birch veneers, with old-fashioned frames; the extravagant and fanciful paintings have garnered the distinguished illustrator yet another Caldecott Honor. (Zelinsky has already received one Caldecott Medal for Rapunzel and two Caldecott Honors for Hansel and Gretel and Rumpelstiltskin.) The dry and fantastically far-fetched humour of the author-illustrator team will make readers of all ages feel as though Angelica herself has tossed 'em in the air so high that they are still on the way up at nightfall. (Ages 4 and older) --Emilie Coulter
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Even though there are very few swamps in Tennessee this story was enchatning. Swamp Angel is the female Paul Bunyon; larger than life in every way.
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This is a story about a female Paul Bunyan, set in the frontier of Tennessee. In 1815, Angelica Longrider was born in Tennessee, she was a large baby and that was only the beginning of her mighty deeds. Angelica grew and grew and grew, until she was so big that she could pick up a wagon as if it was a toy. As they were moving through, many settlers had their wagons get bogged down in the mud and Angelica would pick them up and set them on solid ground. They were so grateful that they affectionately named her "Swamp Angel."
While life was hard on the frontier, it was made harder by a giant bear that everyone called "Thundering Tarnation." His skin was so think that bullets could not penetrate it and Tarnation would raid the cellars where the settlers stored their food for the winter. Finally, the people were so frustrated that they posted rewards for anyone who could vanquish Tarnation.
When all the men failed, Swamp Angel encountered Tarnation and they started battling. They fought and fought and fought, knocking down mighty trees and even drinking a large lake dry. Finally, Swamp Angel was able to kill Tarnation and his flesh fed thousands of people for the entire winter. His pelt was so big that Swamp Angel spread it over Montana and it became the shortgrass prairie.
The tall tales in this story will delight children and the use of a female version of Paul Bunyan sweetens the treat. I strongly recommend this book for elementary school reading groups.
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My 3 year old loves this book! She enjoys looking at the beautiful illustrations and listening to the great escapades of this strong female character. If you and your family like Paul Bunyan stories - this one is great for women to be.
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Swamp angel is about a friendly, strong, giant girl; from the South. The conflict of the story is, Tarnation, a giant gorilla is eating up all the food. So, the mayor decides to have a contest to see which man can kill him. Whoever succeeds, will get to keep the pelt of the giant animal. Everyone who dared to try to kill the beast, failed, until one day the Swamp angel stepped in. This book is extremely funny with wonderful illustrations. I believe this book would be suitable for children under the age of eight. I give this book two thumbs up.
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Swamp Angel is a great adventurous folktale, with unbelievable illistrations. And a funny southern accent that all will love. A heart warming tale bout a freindly, super-strong, giant girl; who saves her dear little home from dangers like a tornado. Anne Isaacs did an exceptional job to make this book humorous, exciting, adventurous, and fun-filled for all especialy children. Swamp angel is a considerate, generous, and all around nice person. Yet she's strong, brave, and determined. This story is taken place in Tennesse, down south. The problem is that Thunderin' Tarnation is eating all the food, so the mayor decides to have a contest. The very first person to kill Thunerin' Tarnation gets to keep the pelt of the giant beast, saves their intire state's food from being eaten, and dthey will have an abundance of food. Many tried and almost all failed but one Swamp angel. But she still hasn't saw Thunderin' Tarnation yet. Until one day by the lake she spotted Old Tarnation. And that was were the showdown between Old Tarnation and Swamp Angel began. If you're a Paul Bunyun fan, well then this book is for you. I thought this was a fun and exciting book. If you read this book, I can almost garuntee that you will feal the same way. I give Swamp Angel two thumbs up!
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