Sense Pass King - Hardcover

Tchana, Katrin Hyman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823415775 ISBN 13: 9780823415779

Publisher: Holiday House, 2002

Synopsis

When the king discovers that a girl named Sense Pass King possesses such extraordinary gifts and intelligence that even surpass him, he is enraged and a battle of wits and wisdom commences, determining Sense Pass King's fate and the future of the kingdom.

About this title

About the Author:

Trina Schart Hyman received the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges, and Caldecott Honor awards for A Child's Calendar by John Updike, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric A. Kimmel, and Little Red Riding Hood, which she retold herself. She lives in New Hampshire near her daughter, Katrin.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3-In this retelling of a traditional tale, young Ma'antah displays such extraordinary cleverness that she earns the nickname, Sense Pass King. The jealous monarch makes repeated attempts to dispose of the child, but ultimately brings her to live in his palace. When he falsely takes credit for slaying a seven-headed sea lizard and saving his future bride, feats accomplished by the pint-sized servant, the villagers have had enough of his dishonesty and cowardice. They drive him out of the kingdom, crown Sense Pass King queen, and all live happily ever after. Children will delight in the youngster's ability to outsmart grown-ups and find her way out of seemingly impossible predicaments. Expansive spreads of lush acrylic artwork are filled with humorous and, at times, magical details. In the final scene, Queen Ma'antah rubs the head of a panther with a snake perched on its back, while a curious audience of lizards, monkeys, and people look on in wonder. Such fantastic images and a clever story line make this a satisfying addition to folklore collections.
Ajokei T. I. Kokodoko, Oakland Public Library, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0823415775
• ISBN 13: 9780823415779
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Hyman Trina Schart