The Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian Folktales

Combining traditional Appalachian folktale plots with a contemporary sensibility, writer and storyteller Anne Shelby creates fourteen lively, original stories of a funny, magical, yet familiar world.

Many of the stories feature a girl named Molly Whuppie, who is clever, brave, and strong. Encountering witches, giants, an ogre who refuses to do housework, unwanted boyfriends, and all manner of conundrums, Molly manages to outwit them all with a potent combination of nerve, trickery, and plain luck. Also appearing in the stories are Molly's sisters Polly and Betts, the famous Appalachian hero Jack (Molly saves him a few times), and three cornbread-baking mice.

These delightful and often surprising stories are sure to appeal to readers and listeners of all ages who enjoy an adventurous tale well told.

Author: Anne Shelby
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 10/08/2007
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.58h x 6.56w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9780807831632

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 130457 / Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian Folktales

Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2007 pg. 998
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 152
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 125 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Multicultural Review 03/01/2008 pg. 53

About the Author
Shelby, Anne: - Anne Shelby is a storyteller, poet, and award-winning author of children's books. She lives in southeastern Kentucky.