Donald Davis
American storyteller and author from North Carolina, known for Appalachian-themed personal narratives and frequent festival performances; author of numerous story collections and children's books.
Books
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1. The Pig Who Went Home On Sunday
An Appalachian Folktale
A playful Appalachian cumulative tale in which a stubborn pig refuses to head home, prompting a young narrator to recruit a comically escalating chain of helpers, each meant to prod the next into action. When the lineup finally tumbles into motion, the resulting domino effect sends the pig trotting home just in time for Sunday, offering rhythmic repetition, gentle suspense, and homespun humor.
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