San Souci, Robert D.
Overview
| Works: | 201 works in 743 publications in 7 languages and 62,247 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Folklore Fairy tales Ghost stories Short stories Drama Picture books Children's films Animated films |
| Roles: | Author, Author of afterword, colophon, etc., Bibliographic antecedent, Contributor, Other, Conceptor, Adapter |
| Classifications: | PZ8.1.S227, E |
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Most widely held works about
Robert D San Souci
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- The talking eggs by Robert D. San Souci by Judith Bauer Stamper( Book )
- Mulan : Mulan 2( Visual )
- Robert D. San Souci papers by Robert D San Souci( )
- Mulan by Barry Cook( Visual )
- Mulan II : the legend continues( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Robert D San Souci
The talking eggs : a folktale from the American South by
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24 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and held by 3,594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded
24 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and held by 3,594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded
The faithful friend by
Robert D San Souci(
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12 editions published between 1995 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the traditional tale from the French West Indies in which two friends, Clement and Hippolyte, encounter love, zombies, and danger on the island of Martinique
12 editions published between 1995 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the traditional tale from the French West Indies in which two friends, Clement and Hippolyte, encounter love, zombies, and danger on the island of Martinique
Cendrillon : a Caribbean Cinderella by
Robert D San Souci(
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14 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and French and held by 2,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Creole variant of the familiar Cinderella tale set in the Caribbean and narrated by the godmother who helps Cendrillon find true love
14 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and French and held by 2,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Creole variant of the familiar Cinderella tale set in the Caribbean and narrated by the godmother who helps Cendrillon find true love
Sukey and the mermaid by
Robert D San Souci(
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7 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 1,962 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Unhappy with her life at home, Sukey receives kindness and wealth from Mama Jo the mermaid
7 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 1,962 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Unhappy with her life at home, Sukey receives kindness and wealth from Mama Jo the mermaid
Short & shivery : thirty chilling tales by
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18 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirty short and spooky tales from the folklore of Russia, Virginia, Ireland, Canada, and other areas of the world
18 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirty short and spooky tales from the folklore of Russia, Virginia, Ireland, Canada, and other areas of the world
Cinderella Skeleton by
Robert D San Souci(
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11 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is a rhyming retelling of the story of a young woman who finds her prince at a Halloween ball despite the efforts of her wicked stepmother. The main characters are skeletons. Meet Cinderella Skeleton, as sweetly foul as only a ghoul can be. Poor Cinderella has no one to help her hang the cobwebs and arrange dead flowers -- certainly not her evil stepsisters. But the Halloween Ball is just around the corner. Will Cinderella find happiness at last? - Publisher
11 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is a rhyming retelling of the story of a young woman who finds her prince at a Halloween ball despite the efforts of her wicked stepmother. The main characters are skeletons. Meet Cinderella Skeleton, as sweetly foul as only a ghoul can be. Poor Cinderella has no one to help her hang the cobwebs and arrange dead flowers -- certainly not her evil stepsisters. But the Halloween Ball is just around the corner. Will Cinderella find happiness at last? - Publisher
Cut from the same cloth : American women of myth, legend, and tall tale by
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7 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty stories about legendary American women, drawing from folktales, popular stories, and ballads
7 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty stories about legendary American women, drawing from folktales, popular stories, and ballads
N.C. Wyeth's pilgrims by
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7 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and held by 1,347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the coming of the Pilgrims to America, with illustrations by N.C. Wyeth
7 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and held by 1,347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the coming of the Pilgrims to America, with illustrations by N.C. Wyeth
Sootface : an Ojibwa Cinderella story by
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16 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 1,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although she is mocked and mistreated by her two older sisters, an Indian maiden wins a mighty invisible warrior for her husband with her kind and honest heart
16 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 1,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although she is mocked and mistreated by her two older sisters, an Indian maiden wins a mighty invisible warrior for her husband with her kind and honest heart
The hired hand : an African-American folktale by
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12 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 1,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Sam hires a man to help out at his saw mill, and the hired hand also teaches Sam's lazy son a lesson about how to treat people
12 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 1,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Sam hires a man to help out at his saw mill, and the hired hand also teaches Sam's lazy son a lesson about how to treat people
Dare to be scared : thirteen stories to chill and thrill by
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8 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen short stories about ghosts, monsters, spirits, and other scary creatures will give the reader thrills and chills
8 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen short stories about ghosts, monsters, spirits, and other scary creatures will give the reader thrills and chills
Kate Shelley : bound for legend by
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9 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 1,181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the fifteen-year-old Iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a national heroine
9 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 1,181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the fifteen-year-old Iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a national heroine
More short & shivery : thirty terrifying tales by
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22 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of scary folktales from the United States, China, England, Italy, Russia, and other countries around the world
22 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of scary folktales from the United States, China, England, Italy, Russia, and other countries around the world
Little gold star : a Spanish American Cinderella tale by
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5 editions published in 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Spanish American retelling of the familiar story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother
5 editions published in 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Spanish American retelling of the familiar story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother
The boy and the ghost by
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13 editions published between 1989 and 1993 in English and held by 1,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor boy hopes to win a fortune for himself and his family by spending the night in a haunted house and bravely standing up to a frightening ghost
13 editions published between 1989 and 1993 in English and held by 1,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor boy hopes to win a fortune for himself and his family by spending the night in a haunted house and bravely standing up to a frightening ghost
A weave of words : an Armenian tale by
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and held by 1,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A reworking of Armenian folktales in which a lazy prince learns to read, write, and weave to win his love only to have these very talents later save him from a three-headed monster
7 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and held by 1,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A reworking of Armenian folktales in which a lazy prince learns to read, write, and weave to win his love only to have these very talents later save him from a three-headed monster
Double-dare to be scared : another thirteen chilling tales by
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7 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
DeWayne's friend is acting creepy, and DeWayne needs to get away-fast. Because in Double-Dare to Be Scared, being a regular kid doesn't mean you're safe. And having friends is even less of a guarantee. Robert D. San Souci, author of Dare to Be Scared, has spun another thirteen original tales to keep night-lights burning across the country. There's something for every brave reader, as stories range from campfire grabbers to unsettling thrillers and combine elements of folklore and pop culture. Black-and-white scratchboard illustrations by David Ouimet complement the macabre mood of the collection. If Dare to Be Scared thrilled you, or if you're a newcomer who likes to be spooked, read on. We double-dare you to be scared. What's creepier than being lost in the woods all alone? How about being lost in those woods, and sensing that you' re not alone? Robert D. San Souci, popular author of Dare to Be Scared, has spun another thirteen masterful tales to keep nightlights burning across the country. Fans of his first book will be thrilled to find not only the same spirit of scary fun, but even deeper, darker twists and surprises. Newcomers will discover something for every (daring) palate, with stories that range from campfire grabbers to unsettling chillers, and combine elements of folklore and pop culture
7 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
DeWayne's friend is acting creepy, and DeWayne needs to get away-fast. Because in Double-Dare to Be Scared, being a regular kid doesn't mean you're safe. And having friends is even less of a guarantee. Robert D. San Souci, author of Dare to Be Scared, has spun another thirteen original tales to keep night-lights burning across the country. There's something for every brave reader, as stories range from campfire grabbers to unsettling thrillers and combine elements of folklore and pop culture. Black-and-white scratchboard illustrations by David Ouimet complement the macabre mood of the collection. If Dare to Be Scared thrilled you, or if you're a newcomer who likes to be spooked, read on. We double-dare you to be scared. What's creepier than being lost in the woods all alone? How about being lost in those woods, and sensing that you' re not alone? Robert D. San Souci, popular author of Dare to Be Scared, has spun another thirteen masterful tales to keep nightlights burning across the country. Fans of his first book will be thrilled to find not only the same spirit of scary fun, but even deeper, darker twists and surprises. Newcomers will discover something for every (daring) palate, with stories that range from campfire grabbers to unsettling chillers, and combine elements of folklore and pop culture
A terrifying taste of short & shivery : thirty creepy tales by
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16 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and Danish and held by 1,069 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of scary traditional tales from all over the world, including "Apparitions" from Germany, "The Hundredth Skull" from Ohio, and "The Ogre's Arm" from Japan
16 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and Danish and held by 1,069 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of scary traditional tales from all over the world, including "Apparitions" from Germany, "The Hundredth Skull" from Ohio, and "The Ogre's Arm" from Japan
The legend of Scarface : a Blackfeet Indian tale by
Robert D San Souci(
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14 editions published between 1978 and 1996 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of a Blackfeet Indian legend in which a young brave travels to the land of the Sun to ask for the hand of his beloved
14 editions published between 1978 and 1996 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of a Blackfeet Indian legend in which a young brave travels to the land of the Sun to ask for the hand of his beloved
The legend of Sleepy Hollow by
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14 editions published between 1986 and 2005 in English and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A superstitious school master, rival for the hand of a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman
14 editions published between 1986 and 2005 in English and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A superstitious school master, rival for the hand of a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman
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Related Identities
- Pinkney, J. Brian Illustrator
- San Souci, Daniel Illustrator
- Pinkney, Jerry Illustrator
- Hale, Christy Book designer
- Ouimet, David Illustrator
- Coville, Katherine Illustrator
- Rogers, Jacqueline 1958- Illustrator
- Henterly, Jamichael Illustrator
- Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers (Firm) Publisher
- Catrow, David Artist
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Adventure and adventurers African Americans Animals Avarice Betrayal Blessing and cursing Caribbean Area Children's stories, American Children--Conduct of life China China.--Lu jun Conduct of life Cruelty Eggs Fairy tales Folklore France Friendship Ghost stories Gold Honor Horror tales, American Hua, Mulan--(Legendary character) Indians of North America Love Magic Magicians Martinique Massachusetts Mermaids Ojibwa Indians Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) in art Poverty Pride and vanity Sick children South Carolina Stepfathers Stories in rhyme Storytellers Tales Tall tales Thanksgiving Day Treasure troves Uncles United States Wealth Women Women heroes Zombies
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Alternative Names
Robert D. San Souci Amerikaans schrijver (1946-2014)
Robert D. San Souci auteur d'ouvrages pour la jeunesse
San Souci, Robert.
San Souci, Robert 1946-
San Souci, Robert D.
Souci, Robert D. San.
Souci, Robert D. San 1946-
Souci, Robert San.
Souci, Robert San 1946-
Роберт Д. Сан Суси
羅伯特·D·山·索西
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