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Dancing Turtle


Book Description
Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. But her exuberance puts her at risk when her music attracts the attention of a brave hunter who brings her home to make turtle stew. After she is caught, her only hope for escape is the hunter's children ... and her own wit. This folktale, first told by the indigenous people of Brazil, is now told throughout Latin America. Like the people of Latin America,... More
Book Information
PublisherAugust House Publishing Company
BindingKindle Edition
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-10B00AH20CTK
Publication Date12/29/2005
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About Pleasant DeSpain (Author) : Pleasant DeSpain is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Pleasant DeSpain include Tales to Tell from Around the World: Volume One, Multicultur... more
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