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In the Beginning: Creation Stories from Around the World by Virginia Hamilton
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 1991-09-15
- Pages
- 161
- ISBN
- 9780152387426
- Book Title
- In the Beginning : Creation Stories from Around the World
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Publication Year
- 1991
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Moser, Barry, Yes
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
- Topic
- Reference, Religion / General, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
- Item Weight
- 19.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Pages
- 176 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0152387420
ISBN-13
9780152387426
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87826
Product Key Features
Book Title
In the Beginning : Creation Stories from Around the World
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Religion / General, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year
1991
Illustrator
Moser, Barry, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
19.6 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
88-006211
Dewey Edition
19
Reviews
According to PW , "Moser's watercolors gleam like jewels amid the setting of the text. His people and creatures gaze out at readers, as if to challenge their imaginations to comprehend the chaos before creation." Ages 12-up., Grade 6 Up Twenty-five creation myths from such diverse cultures as China, Tahiti, Micronesia, and Australia. Illustrated with 42 dramatic , full-color paintings, this is a handsome representative collection. Hamilton's introduction briefly defines creation myths and places them within the formal cultural structure that gives them authority. Her commitment to stay true to the simplicity of style of many creation myths results in some brilliant retellings, complete with the clarity of vision and fluidity of language synonymous with her work. While most of these retold myths are highly successful, others lack the precision of the ''perfect word'' associated with Hamilton. (One example is the jarring use of the modern word ''aide,'' as in aides to a god in a Zambian creation myth.) Although the placement of the explanatory notes at the end of each myth is less effective than if they were placed at the beginning, the book is handsomely designed. Each myth opens with a striking full-page painting, each of which is truly evocative and powerful in design and content. Text and illustrations together result in a strong, effective piece of work. Janice M. Del Negro, Chicago Public Lib .
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
291.2/4
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Synopsis
A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. "A must for mythology shelves."--Booklist, A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. "A must for mythology shelves."-- Booklist
LC Classification Number
BL226 .H35
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