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The Tales of Uncle Remus

The Adventures of Brer Rabbit

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The Tales of Uncle Remus

By: Julius Lester
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It seems animals are like people in many ways--they just can’t get along with one another. And Brer Rabbit has the most trouble of all. Maybe it’s his mischievous ways, or maybe it’s because adventures always come looking for him. There was the frightening day that Brer Rabbit found himself attached to a baby made of sticky tar. Brer Fox would have had a tasty barbecue that evening if Brer Rabbit hadn’t been such a quick thinker. Then there was the time Mr. Man finally caught Brer Rabbit in the garden. That was almost the end of a certain long-eared animal. Award-winning author Julius Lester skillfully captures the rhythm and melodic language of these timeless stories first told by slaves. With an accessible combination of standard and black English, he preserves the traditional story lines and wit, yet adds touches of modern humor, breathing life into spunky Brer Rabbit and each of his colorful friends and foes.

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The performance of this audiobook was hands down the best I have ever heard. I have listened to this audiobook at least five times since purchasing it and it amazing every single time.

Which character – as performed by Julius Lester – was your favorite?

Every. Single. One.

Just Wow!! A++ Performance of this Audiobook

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If you like stories about talking animals, then this is the book for you! Enjoy!

Hilarious, I highly recommend

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Very, VERY funny, I was cracking up every 2-5. Highly recommended for children and all ages

Very funny

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I loved these tales as a child and being able to share them with my own children is awesome! The author knew just how to set the pace as he read each tale which excited and delighted the whole family.

A classic

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wonderful performance by Julius Lester the tales of Uncle Remus. these stories are very funny and very clever. the narration captures the mischievous nest a Brer Rabbit. I enjoyed all the twists and turns of each character and I was often surprised buy all the ways that Brer Rabbit got out of difficult situations.

Magical stories of trickery

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the narrator's accent and pronunciation of colloquial words is so natural, it feels like I'm back home in Carolina.

we laughed and laughed

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The narration is excellent! Enjoyed the stories and my middle school kids enjoyed them too. There are examples of modern items like Dr Pepper in the story. If you are a Christian parent, know there are some references to adultery/unethical behavior in the story. However, this can be a great way to show kids the evils and trickery of a fallen world.

Remake of the original

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I've always Loved this book. My 7th Grade teacher read it to My class about 25 years ago an I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook.

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I remember Uncle Remus tales from my childhood. And while I enjoyed listening to them then, hearing the book read in the authors voice made it ever better! His voice and infliction were perfect for each character.

A classic book made even better

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Listened to this on a road trip with our four young kids. Parents and kids enjoyed it immensely, with kids clamoring for more Brer Rabbit every time we got in the car.

Whole family loved it!

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