The Fortune-Tellers

Firefly & Fern Summary

In this delightful picture book by beloved author Lloyd Alexander, a clever fortune-teller's shop becomes the setting for a humorous tale of irony and comeuppance. When a fortune-teller's own fortunes are told back to them, children discover a witty lesson about honesty and the unexpected consequences of deception—all wrapped up in Alexander's signature warmth and clever wordplay.