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Gr 2–7—Some of these 13 satisfying, Brothers Grimm-like stories, explains the author, are "worked up" from fragments of folklore and mythology he came across in Nepal and the north of India, whereas others are translations of the tales as he found them. Either way, stories such as "The Hole in the Roof," in which a lazy farmer's comeuppance is endured by his wise spouse, and "The North Star," in which the troublemaking wife of a king is banished to the forest, will enchant listeners, transporting them to faraway locales and teaching them about other cultures.The illustrations—one per story—are gorgeous, and featur...Log In or Sign Up to Read More