Duffy and the Devil
by Harve Zemach
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Author: Harve ZemachIllustrator: Margot Zemach
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1973-01-01
ISBN: 0374318875
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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Summary: 3 Stars
This tells a cute story similar to the traditional version of Rumplestiltskin that is familiar to many of us. The watercolor illustrations are the perfect companion to this text as they are subtle with their opaqueness, yet still tell so much by themselves. Because the book deals with the devil and also some witches, it may not be appropriate for all audiences. Due to the difficulty of the, at times, archaic grammar and length of the text, students shouldn't be expected to read this independently until the 3rd grade, but can have it read to them at a younger age.Why 3 stars?:
I felt the portrayal of the Devil in this story was an element that could have been eliminated. The character could have been named something else or taken on a different persona. Also, although the book did win a Caldecott Award, it failed to grab my attention, and the attention of the first and second graders that I tested it with.
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