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Three perfect peaches
a French folktale
By DeFelice, Cynthia C. & DeMarsh, Mary & Trivas, Irene
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-53108-722-0
- Publisher
- New York : Orchard Books, c1995.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 1995
K-Gr 3 A sprightly adaptation of "Three May Peaches," a French folktale. The youngest of three brothers cures a princess's illness with three perfect peaches and wins her hand in marriage through courtesy, craft, and the help of a magic whistle. The retellers base their version on the same source that Eric Kimmel used for Three Sacks of Truth (Holiday, 1993), but the books are distinctly different while remaining true to the essence of the source. Peaches is earthier than Kimmel's ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
