Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
World Folktales
Atelia Clarkson · 1982
74/100
👍 Worth It
Sixty-six tales from across the world's oral traditions, plus the scholarly notes to make them teachable — that is a genuinely useful volume for educators, librarians, and older readers who want breadth. The 1982 publication date shows in some regional gaps and framing language, but the core content holds up as a solid storytelling reference. Not for a casual reader looking for a good story, but exactly right for anyone teaching folklore or building a comparative literature unit.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety80
substance78
craft70
originality74
accuracy76
hype72
age-fit72
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict74
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