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Virginia Hamilton reimagines the beloved Brer Rabbit story in a lively, Gullah-inflected voice, giving new life to the familiar folklore. In this retelling, Brer Rabbit uses his wit to evade Brer Fox, who has set a cunning trap for him. The narrative captures the humor and ingenuity of the original while celebrating the cultural heritage embedded in the rhyme.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Virginia Hamilton
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