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Obara the Gatekeeper
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5 out of 5
Based on 6 Ratings and 6 Reviews

Book Description
Obara the Gatekeeper is a beautiful adaptation of a traditional story from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It tells the tale of Obara, a hard working man whose job it is to open and close the town gate when visitors come. Though he is a good man, he is bored with his job and envies his neighbors, thinking their lives are better. Over time, Obara's fortunes finally turn, and his dreams c... More
Book Information
PublisherWater Daughter Publishing Company
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-100975308912
ISBN-13978-0975308912
Publication Date12/01/2006
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About Michelle Bodden (Author) : Michelle Bodden is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Michelle Bodden is Obara the Gatekeeper.
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About kwenci Jones (Illustrator) : kwenci Jones is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of kwenci Jones is Obara the Gatekeeper.
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