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Tales from Africa

Average rating
4.1 out of 5
Based on 56 Ratings and 10 Reviews

Book Description
Drawn from all parts of Africa, these stories convey the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as storytellers. A greedy spider, an evil shark, flying horses, a cruel baboon, a scheming tortoise, and a cunning hare are among the many animal characters in this riveting collection. Yet even though animals feature promin... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingPaperback (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages224
ISBN-100192750798
ISBN-13978-0192750792
Publication Date07/20/2000
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About Kathleen Arnott (Author) : Kathleen Arnott is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Kathleen Arnott include Tales from Africa, African Myths and Legends (Oxford Myths and Legends).
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About Rosamund Fowler (Illustrator) : Rosamund Fowler is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Rosamund Fowler include Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear, One Thou... more
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