Tales from Africa

by Kathleen Arnott

Book Overview

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 prominently in most of the stories, humans are not neglected...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192750798
• ISBN13: 9780192750792
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6