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Folklore
A landmark collection of African American folktales — animal stories, supernatural tales, and the title story of enslaved Africans who remember how to fly and escape their bondage.
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ALA Notable Book; one of the most important collections of African American folklore for children and adults
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editorial-summarynot primary textA landmark collection of African American folktales — animal stories, supernatural tales, and the title story of enslaved Africans who remember how to fly and escape their bondage. ALA Notable Book; one of the most important collections of African American folklore for children and adults
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