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Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

by Julius Lester · 1987

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Whether he is besting Brer Fox or sneaking into Mr. Man's garden, Brer Rabbit is always teaching a valuable lesson. These classic tales are full of wit, humor, and creativity, and Julius Lester brings an added contemporary sense to these forty-eight timeless stories.

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folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisAfrican AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of this
Setting
USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture booksmiddle gradeyoung adult
Length
short · 160 pages
Form
short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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