Download or read book Penny and the Magic Medallion written by James R. Shaw and published by I. E. Clark Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who discovered America? Columbus! Well...maybe not. This colorful play, performed by a commedia-like troupe, gives audiences a chance to learn some pre-history about America... and maybe learn who really set foot in America first. The play begins with two children stepping across the Bering Straits 20,000 years ago. From there, we watch them survive, become hunters, fishers, and farmers. Then along come the robbers, newscasters, salesmen, etc. to bring in more humor and action to keep young audiences entertained. Joseph Robinette, one of America's best-known children's theatre authors, has written this delightful play with an "open theatre" approach. Basic modern costumes may be used; the props consist of just a few cubes or boxes, making the play ideal for touring. -- from back cover.