The Bearskinner - (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Losing everything he has to war, a dejected soldier makes a dangerous pact with the devil, who wraps the soldier in a dead bears skin he must wear. This retelling of the classic Grimm tale is vividly illustrated, depicting the soldiers struggle between the two sides himself. Full color. 9 3/4 11 5/16.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Schlitz narrates with clarity, grace, and sensitivity. . . . A provocative edition that should set older children thinking about the meaning of endurance and heroism. -- <i>Horn Book</i> (starred review)</b> <p/>Man or bear? When a person gives up hope, is he still human? Such is the story of a soldier who has lost everything to war: his childhood home, his family and friends, his youth, and his innocence. Enter that sly opportunist, the devil, who wraps the soldier in the armor of a dead bear's skin, fills its pockets with gold, and makes a dangerous and horrible wager. An unforgettable retelling of a classic Grimm tale, <i>The Bearskinner</i> is a story about the struggle between the two sides of our selves, and the heroic strength it takes to claim a victory.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Laura Amy Schlitz</b> is the author of three other books for children: <i>Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!</i>; <i>The Hero Schliemann: The Dreamer Who Dug Fortroy</i>; and <i>A Drowned Maiden's Hair</i>, a Cybils Award winner. A librarian and professional storyteller, Laura Amy Schlitz lives in Maryland. <p/><b>Max Grafe</b> has illustrated several books for children, including<i> Old Coyote</i> by Nancy Wood, <i>The Wee Christmas Cabin of Carn-Na-Ween</i> by Ruth Sawyer, and <i>Eye of the Wolf </i>by Daniel Pennac. Max Grafe lives in New York.
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