This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. Lloyd Alexanders story of a young man visiting and then becoming the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hymans most memorable artwork. Both children and adults will relish The Fortune-tellers.A funny, playful story that evokes the irony of the human condition. Booklist,starred reviewAlexander narrates his original tale with folkloric verve and his own mellow brand of irony; Hyman realizes the African setting in splendid illustrations.

• Paperback
• 32 pages
• 8.72″ x 11.29″
• Ages 5+