Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982
Shadow
By Blaise Cendrars, Marcia Brown (Illustrator/Translator)
Shadow prowls the night, mingling with dancers, bridging past and present in a haunting African tale.
40 pages· 714 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Summary: In a mystical African landscape, Shadow weaves through night fires and dances, embodying the spirits of the past and the beliefs of the present. As storytellers and shamans fade into memory, Shadow's silent presence casts a spell, haunting and enchanting the lives it touches. Marcia Brown's evocative collages bring to life this eerie journey, where the unseen becomes a powerful force, challenging the boundaries between reality and the supernatural. What secrets does Shadow hold, and how does it shape the world it silently observes?


