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The Trial of the Stone is a humorous folk tale in which a stone is accused of a crime and the villagers at the trial must learn to take the judicial system...
May 14, 2018 · A humorous story about a man who hides his money under a stone and gets into trouble when a thief steals it. The stone is accused of theft and faces a trial in a village court.
The Trial of the Stone is storytelling magic, a book that will keep its appeal long past the childhood years. From the Caribbean island of Grenada and now living in Toronto, Richardo Keens-Douglas has always shown the influence of his homeland’s oral tradition in his songlike style.
In The Trial of the Stone a young boy named Matt is on his way to a neighboring village to visit his grandfather. When he tires, he lies down next to a large stone to sleep. Afraid he might be robbed in the night, he hides his small stash of coins under the rock.
A humorous story of a stone accused of stealing a boy's money and the absurd trial that follows. Based on an old folk tale from Africa, Asia and South America, this book is a fun read for children and adults.
The Trial of the Stone: A Folk Tale. by Richardo Keens-Douglas and Stéphane Jorisch. The Trial of the Stone is a humorous folk tale in which a stone is accused... read more. 8 Total Resources 1 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. Grade. PK-6. Genre. Fairy Tales / Folklore. Picture Book. Cultural Experience. African.
Sep 2, 2000 · The Trial of the Stone is a humorous folk tale in which a stone is accused of a crime and the villagers at the trial must learn to take the judicial system seriously. A young boy named Matt is off to visit his grandfather in a faraway village.
