title: When Apples Grew Noses and White Horses Flew: Tales of Ti-Jean
author: Jan Andrews
description: ...a winning introduction to a universal folk character. (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 2011-03-15)<br /><br />...full of magic... (Cynthia O'Brien <i>Quill & Quire</i> 2011-05-01)<br /><br />A refreshing alternative to traditional fairy tales. (Deirdre Baker <i>Toronto Star</i> 2011-04-22)<br /><br />Highly Recommended (Gail De Vos <i>CM Magazine</i> 2011-05-27)<br /><br />these zesty, wellpaced texts virtually read themselves. (Barbara Bader <i>The Horn Book Magazine, STARRED REVIEW</i> 2011-07-01)<br /><br />the stories hold appeal for storytellers and listeners alike. (<i>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i> 2011-06-01)<br /><br />...The book would be an entertaining read-aloud for a classroom and a good companion piece to the study of American folktales... Quite frankly, three stories are simply not enough! (Kari Allen <i>School Library Journal</i> 2011-08-01)
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  **BLACK SHEEP’S DAUGHTER**
  
    
  
   **Carola Dunn**
  
    
  
   **Chapter 1**
  
    
  
  A raucous flock of scarlet macaws rose screeching from the huge jacaranda,
  scattering lavender-blue petals beneath the horses' hooves as the riders
  entered the muddy stable-yard. Sir Andrew looked about at the neat, white-
  washed adobe buildings, their red tiles aglow in the rosy light.
  
  "Welcome to the Hacienda del Inglés," said his grey-haired companion, his
  host, then called out, "¡Hola!"
  
  From one of the buildings emerged a young woman dressed in a white shirt and a
  calf-length skirt of brown homespun cotton over leather riding boots.
  
  Andrew concentrated on dismounting as gracefully as possible from the ornate
  Spanish saddle. In the months of travel south from Mexico he had learned to
  appreciate its comfort, but he still found its high back made leaving it
  awkward.
  
  As his foot touched the ground, a shot rang out, then another.
  
  His mount shied and Andrew sat down in the mud. The echo of the shots was
  re