When cruel Pavel wins a wager against his kind twin brother Paali, he exacts a terrible price, but greed soon leads Pavel to his downfall.
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This exotic retelling of a Ukrainian folktale may be too sophisticated for some readers; others will revel in its lush design and folkloric patterned-illustrations. Pavel and Paali are twins; Paali is gentle and kind and Pavel is grasping and despotic. Pavel tricks Paali out of all his possessions and eventually causes his brother to lose both eyes. Lost in the woods, Paali overhears the evil spirits telling how he can regain his sight, how the village can find water and how the king's daughter can be healed. In classic fairy-tale fashion, Paali's goodness redeems him, while Pavel is taken away to become another of the evil spirits. Kismaric delivers this stark tale of retribution skillfully; Mikolaycak's dark, richly rendered paintings add a ghostly resonance. Ages 6-8.
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000517056
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Seller Inventory # G0060232773I5N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Seller Inventory # G0060232773I4N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Seller Inventory # G0060232773I3N01
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Condition: Good. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). 1st. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP94897024
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Condition: Good. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). 1st. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 42745410-6
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_390666516
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_375105209
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_343738903
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Seller: The Unskoolbookshop, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
Large Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Minus. No Jacket. Mikolaycak, Charles (illustrator). First Edition. Some rubbing to cover corners. A few very small dents(?) to cover. Spine is tight; pgs are unmarked. In this very colorfully illustrated picture book, twin brothers Pavel and Paali strike a bet with each other. Paali believes that it is always better to be kind and do good, but Pavel believes that success comes only through cunning and deception. At first, Pavel wins the bet when three people they question side with him. Book. Seller Inventory # 019044
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