The Faithful Friend

A friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful, Caldecott Honor-winning retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies.

Clement and Hippolyte are best friends who live together on the lush tropical island of Martinique. They set off together toward the woman Clement loves so he can propose, but her uncle--a quimboiseur, a wizard--doesn't approve of the match. When his niece flees with the two inseparable friends, the vengeful man sends evil magic after them. Hippolyte may be able to protect the young couple--but will he lose his own life in the process?

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/31/1995
ISBN: 9780027861310
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.68h x 9.80w x 0.38d
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Booklist 04/15/1995 pg. 1499
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 pg. 333 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1996 pg. 1289
Publishers Weekly 03/06/1995
School Library Journal 06/01/1995

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 12376 / Faithful Friend
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5