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by Laura Amy Schlitz (Retold by), Max Grafe (Illustrator)
"Laura Amy Schlitz is one of the finest storytellers being published today, and she does not disappoint with this magnificent retelling." - Wall Street Journal
Man or bear? When a person gives up hope, is he still human? Such is the story of a soldier who has lost everything to war: his childhood home, his family and friends, his youth, and his innocence. Enter that sly opportunist, the devil, who wraps the soldier in the armor of a dead bear's skin, fills its pockets with gold, and makes a dangerous and horrible wager. An unforgettable retelling of a classic Grimm tale, The Bearskinner is a story about the struggle between the two sides of our selves, and the heroic strength it takes to claim a victory.Author Biography
Laura Amy Schlitz is the author of three other books for children: Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!; The Hero Schliemann: The Dreamer Who Dug Fortroy; and A Drowned Maiden's Hair, a Cybils Award winner. A librarian and professional storyteller, Laura Amy Schlitz lives in Maryland.
Max Grafe has illustrated several books for children, including Old Coyote by Nancy Wood, The Wee Christmas Cabin of Carn-Na-Ween by Ruth Sawyer, and Eye of the Wolf by Daniel Pennac. Max Grafe lives in New York.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.7 x 10.05 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 09, 2007
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards (2010)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Bearskinner: A Tale of the Brothers Grimm
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
