A Knock At The Door

It's the original children's suspense tale! Thirty-four English-language stories from many different cultures (and one Spanish-language tale from Mexico) all share a common theme: a dangerous character knocks at the door and pretends to be a familiar, protective family member or friend to those inside who have been warned not to open the door to strangers. But the door is opened, and there the adventures begin. These folktales include a wide range of narrative twists and diversity of tone. They come from Europe, Asia, Africa, India, and sections of the Americas. Supplementary materials examine the many approaches to illustrating A Knock at the Door and provide information on how to link the cultural context of a tale to an audience's interests.

List of contents

Preface vii
Tales
The Kid and the Wolf (Aesop, Greece)
Tale Notes
Essays and Resources
One Tale around the World
A Telling Look at Pictures
Telling with the Current: Helping Children and Folktales Teach Themselves
Resources
Index

About the author

GEORGE SHANNON is the author of several children's and young adults' books, including Lizard's Song, Dance Away, Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World, and Unlived Affections. He has written scholarly articles exploring folklore and children, and told stories professionally for over 10 years. He is a member of the Author's Guild and the Society of Children's Book Writers.

Product details

• Authors: George Shannon
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.10.1992
• EAN: 9780897747332
• ISBN: 978-0-89774-733-2
• No. of pages: 184
• Weight: 539 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Europe, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Africa, India, Folklore, myths & legends, The Americas, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Geography and World Cultures: Folklore