Porch lies tales of slicksters, tricksters, and other wily characters

McKissack, Pat 1944- (Author). D'Pella, Pamella. (Added Author). Listening Library (Added Author).

Summary: A story anthology from award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack, who has been credited with changing the face of children's literature with her rich writing that celebrates the expressions of African Americans. Grab a glass of lemonade, head to the porch, and listen to these great stories. Meet a trickster who spins an enormous whopper at the State Liar's contest. Watch a little old lady slickster outsmart Frank and Jesse James. And come face to face with a man some folks believe may have died up to twenty-seven different times!

Record details

ISBN: 9780739361689 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
ISBN: 0739361686 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
Physical Description: electronic
electronic resource
remote
Publisher: New York : Listening Library, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Downloadable audio file. Title from: Title details screen. Unabridged. Duration: 4:22:32.
Formatted Contents Note:	When Pete Bruce came to town -- Change -- The devil's guitar -- Aunt Gran and the outlaws -- By the weight of a feather -- A grave situation -- The best lie ever told -- The earth bone and the King of the Ghosts -- Cake Norris lives on.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Pamella D'Pella.
Target Audience Note:	Grade range: Grade 3 - Grade 6.
System Details Note:	Requires OverDrive Media Console (file size: 62888 KB). Mode of access: World Wide Web.