Tuesday 5 February 2008

#Tall Tales

Don’t roll your eyes too soon because maybe, just maybe, one of these stories is actually true! Judge for yourself…
These storytellers stretch their tales until they squeal and almost break.
But oh, what fun you’ll have listening to them twist and turn!

Featured storytellers:
Richard Martin (Germany)
Jack Goes Hunting

An incredible English tall tale of a rift between a wife and her husband Jack and what misfortunes befall poor Jack when he leaves the house determined to do his wife’s bidding.
Jane Crouse (Virginia)
The Legend of Slappy Hooper

The tale of a painter who is just too talented for his own good. Retold by Jane with permission from an adaptation of a tall tale by Aaron Shepard.
Dave Chittenden (California)
The Pisquatica River Disaster

You’d never guess how much can happen on a simple river trip. Dave and his friend encounter unexpected troubles in their boat travels.
Steve Otto (Missouri)
Max and Margaret; Bass Fish and Walnut

All Max wants to do is take an airplane ride. His wife Margaret is dead set against it. You’ll learn what happens when they finally get up on the air.
If you’ve ever gone fishing, you’ll love hearing this tall tale about a huge bass fish who is a lot smarter than you’d think a fish could be!
Jackie Baldwin (California)
Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue

Pecos Bill finally marries the gal of his dreams, but their life together is cut short by events beyond their control. Hang on to your hat for this wild tall tale.

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