The Storyteller
The Storyteller by Evan Turk is a debut work from the acclaimed illustrator, published by Simon and Schuster on June 28, 2016. This 48-page book presents an original folktale set in the Kingdom of Morocco, where the beauty of storytelling is intertwined with the culture and history of the region. As the kingdom flourishes, the importance of stories fades, but one young boy discovers the magic of tales that can quench a deeper thirst than water.
Readers will find a rich narrative that emphasizes the significance of stories and storytelling in connecting people and preserving culture. The book features themes of fairy tales, folklore, and legends, inviting young readers to explore the power of imagination. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, Evan Turk aims to inspire a new generation of storytellers, making this edition a meaningful addition to juvenile fiction.
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From Ezra Jack Keats 2015 New Illustrator Honor recipient Evan Turk comes his debut work as author-illustrator: an original folktale that celebrates the power of stories and storytelling.
Long, long ago, like a pearl around a grain of sand, the Kingdom of Morocco formed at the edge of the great, dry Sahara. It had fountains of cool, refreshing water to quench the thirst of the desert, and storytellers to bring the people together.
But as the kingdom grew, the people forgot the dangers of the desert, and they forgot about the storytellers, too. All but one young boy, who came to the Great Square for a drink and found something that quenched his thirst even better: wonderful stories. As he listened to the last storyteller recount the Endless Drought, and the Glorious Blue Water Bird, he discovered the power of a tale well told.
Acclaimed illustrator Evan Turk has created a stunning multidimensional story within a story that will captivate the imagination and inspire a new generation of young storytellers.
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