As interest in the art of storytelling continues to grow, many books have appeared on the subject but none have matched the scope and charm of The Way of the Storyteller. First published in 1942, this classic work is unique in its blend of literary history, criticism, analysis, personal anecdote, and how-to instructions. Sawyer examines storytelling as a folk art and a still-living art, tracing its evolution from the earliest narrative impulses that developed as stories were written down. With simple suggestions, she instructs the reader in the art of storytelling and freeing the creative imagination by disciplining the mind. Sawyer's guide also includes an engaging selection of international stories sure to enchant both children and adults. The Way of the Storyteller also is an invaluable resource with a comprehensive reading and story list.

The Way of the Storyteller: A Great Storyteller Shares Her Rich Experience and Joy in Her Art and Tells Eleven of Her Best-Loved Stories

Literature & Fiction

Sawyer, Ruth

History & Criticism

Penguin Publishing Group

A Newbery Medal Winner! Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate. But when Lucinda Wyman's parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants! Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates, meeting tons of new friends and having new adventures every day. But Lucinda has no idea what new experiences the city will show her.... Some of which will change her life forever. “A refreshingly lively and genuine story.”—The New York Times

Roller Skates

Teen & Young Adult

Puffin Books

Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.

Journey Cake, Ho! (Picture Puffins)

Children's Books

Puffin

A poor cobbler and his three sons worry about having food for their Christmas feast, until a playful goblin king pays them a visit, in a traditional Tyrolean folktale, illustrated by a Caldecott Medal-winning artist. Reprint.

The Remarkable Christmas of the Cobbler's Sons (Picture Puffins)

Holidays & Celebrations

Recounts the discoveries and adventures of ten-year-old Lucinda, who spends a wonderful year exploring the New York City of the 1890's.

Yearling

Following the death of Lucinda's father, she and her family spend a year in their Maine summer cottage, all that is left to them.

Year of Jubilo

Dell Publishing

Herself, Himself and Myself

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.

Journey Cake, Ho!

Politics & Social Sciences

Robert McCloskey

Social Sciences

Demco Media

Lucinda's New York City visit in the 1890's is a special adventure, thanks to someone who understands ten-year-old little girls

As interest in the art of storytelling continues to grow, many books have appeared on the subject but none have matched the scope and charm of The Way of the Storyteller. First published in 1942, this classic work is unique in its blend of literary history, criticism, analysis, personal anecdote, and how-to instructions. Sawyer examines storytelling as a folk art and a still-living art, tracing its evolution from the earliest narrative impulses that developed as stories were written down. With simple suggestions, she instructs the reader in the art of storytelling and freeing the creative imagination by disciplining the mind. Sawyer's guide also includes an engaging selection of international stories sure to enchant both children and adults. The Way of the Storyteller also is an invaluable resource with a comprehensive reading and story list.

The Way of the Storyteller

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Penguin??Books

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The Way of the Storyteller: A Great Storyteller Shares Her Rich Experience and Joy in Her Art and Tells Eleven of Her Best-Loved Stories

Roller Skates

Journey Cake, Ho! (Picture Puffins)

The Remarkable Christmas of the Cobbler's Sons (Picture Puffins)

Roller Skates

Year of Jubilo

Herself, Himself and Myself

Journey Cake, Ho!

Roller Skates

The Way of the Storyteller