Leonid Gore
illustration
Sparks Fly High
by Mary Quattlebaum
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006
”Tales of outsmarting the Devil are common; what sets this one apart is that it's rooted in a real place and is sparked by acrylic and pastel illustrations. American folk art inspires Gore's depiction of colonial times with feathery backgrounds, pointy-chin-and-nosed people and gossamer overlays on fabric. …Bursting with sizzle, this version is devilishly crafty.”
-KirkusReviews
(starred review)
"Dramatic illustrations capture the passion and mystery of this tale".
-Children's Literature
"Gore's textured illustrations convey the story's energy and comedy in beautifully composed scenes."
-Booklist