African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends

Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wanted to touch the moon, to Aunt Misery's magical starfruit tree. This book includes traditional favourites and classic folktales and mythology.

Product details

• Authors: Wendy Shearer
• Assisted by: Andrea Pippins (Illustration), Pippins Andrea (Illustration)
• Publisher: Scholastic UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9780702306914
• ISBN: 978-0-7023-0691-4
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 195 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Scholastic Classics
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