Playbooks(R) for Young Readers by Aaron (Designed for Reader's Theater/Reading Like a Play): Three Tales in One Volume: the Legend...
- ISBN-10
- 0971856524
- ISBN-13
- 9780971856523
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
Description
Three Tales told by well-known, award-winning author, Aaron Shepard ... adapted to Playbook? FormatThe Legend of Lightning LarryNo outlaw could ever draw as fast as Lightning Larry. But what really terrifies bad men everywhere is that peculiar gun of his ? it doesn?t shoot bullets. What comes out of Larry?s gun is something mighty different! The small town of Brimstone is having trouble with a gang of outlaws led by Evil-Eye McNeevil. Larry steps in to clean up the town. Can Larry?s quick hands and special gun stop the gang, or will the citizens of Brimstone have to put up with Evil-Eye forever? Find out in this rip-roaring original tale of a gunfighter with a huge smile and a hankering for lemonade.Master ManA Tall Tale of NigeriaA man named Shadusa believes he is the strongest man in the world. He tells his wife, Shettu, ?From now on, just call me Master Man.? But Shettu says, ?Quit your foolish boasting. No matter how strong you are, there will always be someone stronger. And watch out, or someday you may meet him.? In a tale that deals with the dangers of boastful pride, Shadusa gets into more trouble than he ever bargained for. Read this West African fable to find out if Shadusa really is Master Man.The Hidden OneA Native American LegendIn this Native American Indian folktale, Little Scarface must endure the taunting and cruelty of her beautiful, yet selfish, older sister. The other members of her tribe tease her and believe she is ugly and clumsy. But Little Scarface knows there is more to her than most can see. In a tale of compassion, honesty, and discovery, she is determined to take her turn to visit the Hidden One in the hopes of becoming his bride. If beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder, will the hidden beauty inside of her win his heart, or will her sister get there first? Find out in this twist of a Cinderella tale.
