The University of North Carolina Press

Reviews

"Fall in love with childhood again! . . . Good advice from the 14 stories . . . can be used by all."
--Courier-Journal

"Storyteller Anne Shelby's updated Appalachian sensibility brings a charming twist to a collection of stories based on traditional tale types. The dynamic storytelling voice has the ring of folk wisdom, with a flair for the fun in the familiar."
--Aesop Accolade citation, Children's Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society

"Young readers and listeners will make these stories their own and enjoy retelling them for a long time to come."
--School Library Journal

"Storytellers . . . will relish these energetic stories, which skillfully juxtapose old-fashioned flavor and modern sensibilities."
--The Horn Book Guide

"Anne Shelby has done Molly proud. . . . We need more women like Molly and more writers like Shelby, who is not only a good storyteller but also a good scholar. Her narrative voice helps us 'know' Molly, and her scholarship helps us value the folktale tradition and its living legacy."
--Now and Then

"Storyteller Shelby uses warmth, folksy humor and unexpected turns of phrase to bring this plucky heroine to life, and McArdle's childlike, black-and-white illustrations provide an additional comic touch. A nice choice for intermediate and reluctant readers."
--Kirkus Reviews