1994
First Published
3.98
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
A celebrated illustrator presents his interpretation of the legend of St. Christopher, who originally had been a giant named Reprobus out to serve the world's most powerful king, a ruler he finds when he carries the young Christ across a river.
Avg Rating
3.98
Number of Ratings
157
5 STARS
34%
4 STARS
38%
3 STARS
24%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
2%
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Author
Tomie dePaola
Author · 167 books
Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children. He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.
