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TELLABLE CRACKER TALES

As children, Annette Bruce and her brothers and sisters pestered their parents for stories. Now it is her turn to be the storyteller. In this collection of stories from Florida’s rich folklore heritage, Annette Bruce carries on the tradition of storytellers throughout the ages, delighting children and adults alike with tall tales and nonsense stories, modern fables and stories from Florida history, and the memorable Cracker Jack tales. All of Annette Bruce’s stories entertain as they gently instruct, and all are chockfull of colorful characters living their lives amid the rich landscapes of old Florida. Open this book anywhere for a delicious storytelling snack that will be appreciated by any listener.

Pull up your favorite chair and a few listeners and start your own storytelling tradition with the gems from this collection of Tellable Cracker Tales.

"As perfect as the moon’s reflection in a Florida cypress swamp. Touch it and they’ll ripple all over the place and throughout time." — Dr. Jim Mittelstadt, Professor of Storytelling & Education, University of North Florida

'[Annette Bruce] offers all who enjoy local Floridian color hours of entertaining reading. The narratives in this book contain historical facts and engaging fictions artfully woven together with lessons for life, messages about social values, and ample measures of wit." — from the Preface by Ormond H. Loomis, Chief, Bureau of Florida Folklife

"Annette Bruce . . . has captured the spirit of a time and a place that are part of Florida’s forgotten past. I can’t recommend this new collection of stories enough." — Richard Stone, managing partner, StoryWork Institute

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How Many?	Title	Binding	Price	Order?
	Tellable Cracker Tales	Hardback	$14.95

This book is available in both hardcover and paperback!

How Many?	Title	Binding	Price	Order?
	Tellable Cracker Tales	Paperback	$8.95

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