McKissack, Patricia C. 2006. Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters. Ill. by Andre Carrilho. New York: Schwartz & Wade Books. ISBN 0375836195
This book of African American culture is loaded full of stories that are both hilarious and spooky. A cumulative collection of stories revived from family and friend--the author tastefully passes her experiences to the next generation(s). Categorized for children 8-12, however adults and kids alike can be thoroughly amused by this book.
The illustrations on the cover of the book grabs one's attention. However, there are hardly any pictures within the book. The pictures are in black and white--the color of the natural published page. For the aforementioned age group this would be okay. Unfortunately, the pictures do not help out with the telling of the stories. Nevertheless, the artwork that is present within the book are very imaginative, lively, and charismatic. This book is rather lengthy. Fortunately, it is also offered as a audio book for reluctant readers.
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