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outsmarting adversaries

Books about outsmarting adversaries for readers of all ages.

Cover of Robin Hood sends a message

Robin Hood sends a message

Disney Enterprises

Ages 4–8justicecleverness

Cover of Sister tricksters

Sister tricksters

Robert D. San Souci

Ages 7–12clevernessfolklore

Cover of Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion

Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion

Brad Kessler

Ages 4–9clevernesstrickster tales

Cover of Monkey-Monkey's Trick

Monkey-Monkey's Trick

Patricia McKissack

Ages 4–8clevernesstrickery

Cover of Brer Rabbit and His Tricks

Brer Rabbit and His Tricks

Ennis Rees, Edward Gorey

Ages 4–10clevernesstrickster tales

Cover of Brer Rabbit Book

Brer Rabbit Book

Enid Blyton

Ages 6–10clevernesstrickery