Review — Sister Tricksters

Ann M. G. Gray, Library Media Specialist, Pittsburg (New Hampshire) School
Library Media Connection — 3/1/2007

Grades 3-5. Recommended. San Souci has pulled together eight trickster tales from the American South. What is special about these tales is that they all have females as the clever tricksters. Each tale includes one colorful illustration. I remember hearing my father read Uncle Remus stories to us when we were children and this collection reminded me of those. Characters include Miz Molly Cottontail, Miz Grasshopper, Miz Duck, and Miz Goose who play tricks on Mistah Bear, Mistah Slickry Sly-fox and other hapless males and get themselves out of some sticky situations. Any of these tales would be a good choice for a storyteller who does well with acting out stories. They are all sure to get a laugh from the audience. They would also be good for read-alouds.

Title Details: Sister Tricksters
Author: Robert D. San Souci
Illustrator: Daniel San
Interest Level: GR 3-6

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