Haley, Gail E

"Befriended" by an old woman, a grubby urchin soon discovers her evil intent, and with the help of bird friends delivers a well-deserved comeuppance.

These stories featuring the hero Jack are set in the mountains of North Carolina, but have their roots in old world folklore. The illustrations are wood engravings.

Recounts how most African folk tales came to be called "Spider Stories.".