--- product_id: 8078454 title: "The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales" price: "VT7423" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8078454-the-people-could-fly-american-black-folktales store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales **Price:** VT7423 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales - **How much does it cost?** VT7423 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8078454-the-people-could-fly-american-black-folktales) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons, this collection should be snapped up."--(starred) School Library Journal. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards text Exemplar (Grade 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B. Review: A wonderful & timeless book - I first heard of this book when I was in 5th grade (about 10-11 yrs. old)...I'm 28 now. My African-American teacher would read us stories from it. I remember enjoying the stories so much that I bought this book for my son about 2 yrs. ago. My son is almost 3 now & while he can't read yet, I know he will enjoy the stories as much as I have. This book comes with a CD & is narrated by the author & James Earl Jones...the narration was well done. I listened to the CD & I felt as if I had gone back in time. The narrators are so vivid & they really get your attention. The CD is definitely a plus & the book was well written. I really like that the stories have morals & life lessons that we can learn from. I recommend buying this version of the book because it comes with the CD. I also recommend this book for children 9 & up. This book would be a great addition to anyone's book collection. I hope my review is helpful. Review: Amazing Book - I first read this book while in the 5th grade and it has stuck with me all these years. I am now 33 years old and still remember the stories and still remember the author. There are not many books I can say that about from more than 20 years ago. I felt as though this book related to me and the stories were ones that touched me. I constantly told my son this was a book he should read and have no clue why I am just purchasing it now. This is one of those books everyone should have in their collection. While I have gone digital with all my other books this was one I wanted to sit on my bookshelf for my kids to read and future generations of my family to read. Do you and your family a favor and purchase this book. An African American Masterpiece. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #86,572 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #38 in Children's Multicultural Tales & Myths #52 in Children's Folk Tale & Myth Anthologies #122 in Children's Black & African American Story Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 841 Reviews | ## Images ![The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eWpW4aNcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful & timeless book *by S***7 on November 7, 2007* I first heard of this book when I was in 5th grade (about 10-11 yrs. old)...I'm 28 now. My African-American teacher would read us stories from it. I remember enjoying the stories so much that I bought this book for my son about 2 yrs. ago. My son is almost 3 now & while he can't read yet, I know he will enjoy the stories as much as I have. This book comes with a CD & is narrated by the author & James Earl Jones...the narration was well done. I listened to the CD & I felt as if I had gone back in time. The narrators are so vivid & they really get your attention. The CD is definitely a plus & the book was well written. I really like that the stories have morals & life lessons that we can learn from. I recommend buying this version of the book because it comes with the CD. I also recommend this book for children 9 & up. This book would be a great addition to anyone's book collection. I hope my review is helpful. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Book *by M***S on August 19, 2011* I first read this book while in the 5th grade and it has stuck with me all these years. I am now 33 years old and still remember the stories and still remember the author. There are not many books I can say that about from more than 20 years ago. I felt as though this book related to me and the stories were ones that touched me. I constantly told my son this was a book he should read and have no clue why I am just purchasing it now. This is one of those books everyone should have in their collection. While I have gone digital with all my other books this was one I wanted to sit on my bookshelf for my kids to read and future generations of my family to read. Do you and your family a favor and purchase this book. An African American Masterpiece. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book had me by the cover *by S***X on May 18, 2023* I'm a traveler because I love to find the beauty and cultural beauty of people around the world. I was in a bookstore at Lake Tahoe and saw this cover. When I arrived home I decided to investigate further and had to order it. I'm so happy I did. What a delightful, upbeat book of folktales. It's not even my heritage, just a wonderful way to perceive possibilities in this world. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8078454-the-people-could-fly-american-black-folktales](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8078454-the-people-could-fly-american-black-folktales) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*