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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
FSG Books for Young Readers
On Sale: 10/12/2010
ISBN: 9781429955263
112 Pages, Ages 8-12The Devil's Storybook is a 1974 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 1975 National Book Award Finalist for Children's Books.
An ALA Notable Book
Chosen by School Library Journal as one of the Best of the Best Books
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Praise for The Devil's Storybook
“Ten comic stories about the machinations of the Devil to increase the population of his realm...The stories are delightful in their narrative fluency, full of surprises, and frequently spiced with dashes of Saki-like mischief. A suitably wicked but hilarious drawing accompanies each tale.” —Starred / The Horn Book
“High on my list is The Devil's Storybook by Natalie Babbitt. This Devil is not dire; he is a scheming practical joker and comes to earth often when he is restless, to play tricks on clergymen, goodwives, poets, and pretty girls.” —Jean Stafford, The New Yorker
“A masterful Devil's advocate, Natalie Babbitt presents ten brief testimonials to Satan's unflagging gusto for dirty tricks. Paunchy and well past his prime, this Prince of Darkness is no Superdemon.” —Starred / School Library Journal