| Author |
Pratt-Chadwick, Mara L. (Mara Louise), 1857-1921 |
| Author |
Lamprey, Louise, 1869-1951 |
| Illustrator |
Crampton, Rollin McNeil, 1886-1970 |
| LoC No. |
21010627
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| Title |
The Alo Man : Stories from the Congo
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| Original Publication |
United States: World Book Company, 1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The drum in the forest -- The string of beads -- The leopard and the dog -- The cat and the rat -- The jackal and his tracks -- Why the canoe upset -- The trail of the elephant -- The customs of the ants -- The feast in the village -- How the caravan set forth -- The hyrax and the elephant -- A voice in the forest.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Kobus Meyer, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Alo Man: Stories from the Congo" by Mara L. Pratt-Chadwick and Louise Lamprey is a collection of children's stories published in the early 20th century. This series aims to engage young readers with tales that celebrate the culture and geography of various regions, in this case focusing on the rich traditions of Central Africa. At its heart, the book introduces characters like Mpoko, a boy, and Nkunda, a girl, who navigate the adventures and lessons of village life, including interactions with fascinating visitors like the Alo Man, who brings stories and music to the community. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene in a Congo village where Mpoko and Nkunda eagerly await their father's return from a trading journey. As they gather near their mother's cooking fires, they engage in playful conversation while working on their tasks. Tension arises when they hear a distant drumbeat, signaling the arrival of the Alo Man, a traveling storyteller known for his captivating tales. The atmosphere shifts from anticipation to joy as the villagers come together to welcome him, eager to hear his exciting stories and partake in the communal festivities that accompany his presence. This dynamic beginning establishes a sense of community, cultural richness, and the excitement of storytelling that is likely to resonate with young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Kongo (African people) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71257 |
| Release Date |
Jul 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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