Bibliograph

Sparks fly high, the legend of Dancing Point, retold by Mary Quattlebaum ; pictures by Leonid Gore

Type

Label

Sparks fly high, the legend of Dancing Point, retold by Mary Quattlebaum ; pictures by Leonid Gore

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sparks fly high

Oclc number

58919715

Responsibility statement

retold by Mary Quattlebaum ; pictures by Leonid Gore

Sub title

the legend of Dancing Point

Summary

When Colonel Lightfoot and the Devil hold a lengthy dance contest to see who will control a plot of land along the James River in Virginia, the result is a surprise for both participants. Colonel Lightfoot is never modest, especially when it comes to his dancing or his fine Virginia land. One piece of that land is turning to mud, and the devil himself is rumored to live in that murky mess, for on dark nights sparks fly high. How to put an end to the devil's mischief? Why, a dance contest with the fiery fiend himself. The colonel bristles with confidence, but the devil is equally sure of himself, until, recognizing his own false pride in the devil's boasts, the colonel discovers the perfect way to outsmart him. Witty, expressive illustrations aglow with color bring to life a Colonial American tale that sizzles and snaps with humor and folk wisdom

Target audience

primary

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