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A fire in my heart : Kurdish tales (World Folklore) (#26336UX)

by Edgecomb, Diane

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Hardcover — Libraries Unlimited, 2008
Price: USD 40.00
Description: xxix, 159 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 27 cm.
Dewey: 398.2; Int Lvl: YA

 

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Learning Focus

Folktale

Library Classifications

Folklore Eastern Turkey. Folklore Kurdistan. Kurds Folklore.

Common Genres & Topics

Cultural & Social (Social Science; Anthropology) Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology (Fiction)

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World Folklore

World Folklore Book Set

About This Set

In addition to colorful stories, each title provides cultural and historical background information; photos, maps, and drawings; discussion and activity ideas; glossaries and traditional recipes, games, and more.

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Overview
From Follett

Includes bibliographical references and index. Contains English translations of approximately twenty-five Kurdish tales, representing all regions of Kurdistan and the four main Kurdish dialects, including stories of nature, animals, the supernatural, heroes, and humor, and features a selection of recipes and games.

From the Publisher
A rich offering of traditional Kurdish tales, many never before offered in English, plus background information on the people, their culture, and history.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
  • Publication Date: December 30, 2007
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Series: World folklore series
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: xxix, 159 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 27 cm.
  • Tracings: Ahmed, Mohammed M. A. ; Ozel, Ceto.
  • ISBN-10: 1-59158-437-X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-437-7
  • LCCN: 2007-028810
  • Follett Number: 26336UX
  • Interest Level: YA
Reviews & Awards
  • Catholic Library World, 09/01/09
  • Teacher Librarian, 02/01/09

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