All cultures have tales of the trickster – a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes himself....
Tricksters
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Author:Robinson, EdenSummary:Everyone knows a guy like Jared: the burnout kid in high school who sells weed cookies and has a scary mom who's often wasted and wielding some kind of weapon. Jared does smoke and drink too much, and he does make the best cookies in...
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Author:Cannon, JanellSummary:Pinduli's mama has always told her that she's the most beautiful hyena ever. But Dog, Lion, and Zebra don't think so. Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes' Poor Pinduli...
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Author:Root, PhyllisSummary:Four humorous tall tales about the ingenious ways Aunt Nancy rids herself of pesky visitors -- those who have overstayed their welcome, and even Mr. Death! Grade 2 and up. 2009.
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Author:Summary:For centuries, people around the world have been telling stories about tricksters—characters who solve problems by using their wits to fool others. Sometimes, these tricksters want to help people. Other times, they use their cleverness...
