Bury My Bones but Keep My Words: African Tales for Retelling
African storytellers have shared eerie, humorous, and spellbinding tales for generations. Tony Fairman heard these stories first-hand, and his retellings bring Africa to vivid life. "Deliciously lively writing . . . Fresh, funny, and almost audible."--Kirkus Reviews, pointered review. A NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various regions of Africa, including "The Man with a Tree on His Head," "There's One Day for the Victim," and "The Two Swindlers."
| Name in long format: | Bury My Bones but Keep My Words: African Tales for Retelling |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140368892 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780140368895 |
| Book pages: | 192 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | Second Printing |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publisher: | Puffin |
| Dimensions: | Height: 20 Inches, Length: 20 Inches, Weight: 0.45 Pounds, Width: 20 Inches |
