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    The Pied Piper of Hamelin
    The Pied Piper of Hamelin
    The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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    The Pied Piper of Hamelin

    By Keenum Spear

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    Rats! Rats everywhere in Hamelin Town! No one can get rid of them... except the Pied Piper. But when the mayor refuses to pay the bill for the Pied Piper's help, the piper decides to each the town a lesson they'll never forget!

    Keenum Spear retells this story while remaining faithful to the original narration (and moral lesson) by Robert Browning.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Writers of the Apocalypse
    Release dateSep 6, 2017
    ISBN9781944322953
    Author

    Keenum Spear

    Keenum Qunôhtuq Spear is a member of the Brotherton tribe. She has always loved learning the ancient stories of various Native American people. She also likes to write. Her first story, Why the Firefly Blinks, was made up for her little brother to entertain him.

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    • 5/5
      This is what I believe to be the second (c1927) edition of Rand McNally & Company's first c1910 compilation for elementary teachers of Browning's classic (1842) poem based on the traditional German folktale, with an Introduction by Katharine Lee Bates; astonishing illustrations by Hope Dunlap, dated 1909; a lively dramatization script, by Edith Kunz, for student reading or staged production of the story; and a section of Suggestions to Teachers on how to combine and present the materials for a "rich reading experience," by Agnes M. Doster. My copy is a family heirloom. I remember, as a child, being utterly captivated by the wonderful medieval-style illustrations and scared to death by the story. It made a vivid impression on me, I'll tell you that! Talk about a "rich reading experience." If you love vintage (classic!) illustration and/or have any interest in early 20th century teaching techniques and run across a copy of this gem, grab it!
    • 5/5
      The Pied Piper of Hamelin is "the first in a series of miniature books that focus on original folklore classics" and the latest edition from Lorin Morgan-Richards' A Raven Above Press. The wonderful thing about Morgan-Richards' books is that they are all handmade originals. He creates each book individually, so each is unique in its own way. Quite frankly, as far as I'm concerned, his books are miniature works of art. Lorin Morgan-Richards art reminds me of a modern day Charles Addams or Edward Gorey. He dabbles in the unusual and strange, yet there's just enough of the familiar in his artwork to keep it grounded. His artwork is perfectly matched to the tone of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, the familiar folklore tale of the strange Piper who comes to Hamelin to rid them of the rats that are infesting their town, and who then takes the children of Hamelin away with his magical, musical pipe after the townsfolk deny paying for his service. The book itself is rather tiny, measuring at just 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide, which really adds to its charm. I so thoroughly enjoy the books from A Raven Above Press, and I'm looking forward to future editions in the Folklore Mini-Series.
    • 5/5
      This isn't the right edition, but I read this children’s classic a few times in childhood. Reckon the last time would’ve been when I was eight or nine, circa 1983-4.A must for all youngsters!
    • 4/5
      Brightly colored illustrations provide commentary on Browning's poem about the Pied Piper of Hamelin; e.g., at the end, there is a path of flowers popping up from the cobblestones of the town covered with snow and icicles. Pictures are a little muddy for my taste.
    • 4/5
      I was unaware, until I read this, that it was a poem. Despite being a classic, I had never read it before, though I knew the basic story of course. In any case, I found this poem to be quite enjoyable. If you haven't read it already, I recommend that you do.
    • 5/5
      An absolutely delightful book. Browning's poem is lovely to read aloud (even to yourself) and the illustrations are pure pleasure. I can't wait until my granddaughter is old enough for me to read this to her. (I think I'll wait until she's about three and won't tear the pages...) She won't need to understand all the words, she already loves rhyme and rhythm.
    • 4/5
      Blake, who usually groans at poetry, loved this poem. Even without illustrations.
    • 4/5
      I'm not sure I love the illustrations in this book, but the poem is as classic as you get!
    • 5/5
      The Pied Piper comes to the village and pipes away the rats. The Pied Piper asks to be paid, but the villagers would not pay him. Find out what interesting thing the Pied Piper takes because he was not paid by the villagers by reading the book to your child. Find out how excited your child will be to read this book by all of the interesting questions and thoughts they present to you.

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    The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Keenum Spear

    The Pied Piper

    of

    Hamelin

    As Retold By

    Keenum Spear

    With the original text by Robert Browning

    Illustrations by Kate Greenaway

    Colors by Edmund Evans

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    Wôks Print

    An imprint of The Writers of the Apocalypse

    www.apocalypsewriters.com

    The Pied Piper of Hamelin

    Retold by Keenum Spear

    Copyright 2017, Katrina Joyner

    Wôks Print

    and imprint of: The Writers of the Apocalypse

    117 N Carbon Street, PMB 208

    Marion, IL 62959

    www.apocalypsewriters.com

    ISBN (print): 978-1-944322-19-9

    ISBN (digital): 978-1-944322-95-3

    All rights reserved. Copyright 2017. Original publication 1888: Robert Browning, Kate Greenaway, Edmund Evans. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form without the written permission of the publisher is expressly forbidden. Produced by Wôks Print, an imprint of the Writers of the Apocalypse. Printed in the USA.

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    Note to Parents

    (Kids, you can read this part too.)

    Robert Browning's version of The Pied Piper of Hamelin was first published in 1888, which was a really long

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