The Fifolet, A Cajun Will-O'-The-Wisp Tale (Paperback Edition)
The Fifolet, A Cajun Will-O'-The-Wisp Tale (Paperback Edition)
The Fifolet is back and this time in a paperback edition with a redesigned cover! This Cajun Will of Wisp tale begins, "Deep in the swamp under the pale moon light there is a Cajun legend that will give you a fright. Through the cypress trees and beards of Spanish moss, there is a fire sprite that you never want to cross. It will tease and coax you, and call you near, but all the Cajuns know that you better beware."
Jean-Paul Pierre fishes in Atchafalaya from sunrise to sunset, and he loves nothing more than nets bursting with fish and bushels overflowing with crabs. Mounds of fresh seafood cannot keep greedy Jean-Paul from wanting more. However, once he sees the illusive fire sprite, his thoughts turn to buried treasure. Following the dancing fire sprite, Jean-Paul Pierre hopes to find riches beyond belief. This is where the story of the Fifolet begins, but for Jean-Paul, the tale never ends.
Jennifer Lindsley’s fluid watercolor illustrations evoke the atmosphere of the bayou-cypress trees, swamp creatures, and bubbling water touched by moonlight. The elusive and mischievous Fifolet flits across the pages as a swirl, then a shimmering light, and then, finally, a bright blue flame. Find out what becomes of Jean-Paul in this delightfully eerie folktale from award-winning storyteller and children’s musician Johnette Downing.
Age Range: 5-8 years
Grade Level: K-3
ASIN : B0BGN8X963
Publisher : Wiggle Worm Publishing (September 30, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8355402518
Item Weight : 4.8 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.08 x 11 inches
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Reviews:
“Johnette Downing thinks like a kid but writes like a magician. This Cajun tall tale is a little bit scary and a lot of fun.” ―Julie Kane, former Louisiana Poet Laureate
“The Fifolet is a great, spooky story steeped in Cajun folklore but told in typical Johnette Downing fashion—just silly enough to not give you nightmares!” —Bree Sargent, Education Director, Acadiana Center for the Arts
“South Louisiana breathes ambiance and history, and Johnette Downing brings to life one of the most colorful myths surrounding Cajun culture, the fifolet, those pesky swamp gases that inspire great legends. As usual, Downing does it with charm, style and down-home fun.” - Cheré Coen, Lafayette Daily Advertiser.
“Used by both teachers and parents at home, Johnette Downing’s books are such a delight! This one will be especially appealing in teaching about folktales and superstitions. I always look forward to her upcoming titles.” - Kathy Mulloy, Programming Librarian, Lafayette Public Library System