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Anansi and the Mighty Tortoise
Paperback
Juvenile Graphic NovelsGeneral Juvenile Nonfiction
Publisher Price: $19.95
ISBN13: 9781636521220
Publisher: Black Legacy Press
Published: Oct 17 2025
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Anansi and the Mighty Tortoise is a lively and imaginative retelling of one of West Africa's most beloved folktales. In this engaging story, master trickster Anansi the Spider believes he is clever enough to outwit anyone-but he soon discovers that the wise and determined Tortoise is not so easily fooled.
With vibrant storytelling and rich cultural roots, Uwa Afu brings this traditional tale to life for a new generation of young readers. Through humor, mischief, and surprising twists, this story teaches important lessons about humility, fairness, and the consequences of deceit.
Perfect for classrooms, bedtime reading, cultural education, and family story time, this retelling preserves the spirit and charm of the original folktale while offering a fun and meaningful reading experience for children. Anansi and the Mighty Tortoise invites readers to explore African storytelling traditions and reminds us that true wisdom often comes in unexpected forms.
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