Provides a collection of traditional African American folktales and includes "John and the Devil's Daughter," "The Beautiful Girl of the Moon Tower," and "A Wolf and Little Daughter."
Fifteen black and African-American tales of the supernatural from various states and several Caribbean countries. Includes commentary on black folklore in the New World.
Presents nine folktales from around the world involving tricksters, including "Jack and the Wizard," "The Frail Old Woman," "Turtle Goes on the Warpath," and "Nail Soup."