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Set in the enchanting place of Sam-sam-sa-mara, this retelling of a controversial classic follows a little boy named Sam who cleverly outsmarts several hungry tigers. Authors Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney breathe new life into the narrative, stripping away its racist elements to reveal a charming tale that celebrates resilience and triumph. With a blend of folk storytelling and contemporary humor, this version reclaims the story for today's children, making it both engaging and relevant.
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Sam and the Tigers: A New Telling of Little Black Sambo, Julius Lester
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Sam and the Tigers: A New Telling of Little Black Sambo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Julius Lester
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9780140562880
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books, Social sciences, Maps and Travel, Guides / Tourism / Travel, Young Adult
- Description
- Set in the enchanting place of Sam-sam-sa-mara, this retelling of a controversial classic follows a little boy named Sam who cleverly outsmarts several hungry tigers. Authors Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney breathe new life into the narrative, stripping away its racist elements to reveal a charming tale that celebrates resilience and triumph. With a blend of folk storytelling and contemporary humor, this version reclaims the story for today's children, making it both engaging and relevant.