Meet the Tricksters
Meet the Tricksters
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Author(s): Garner, Lynne
ISBN No.: 9781518833557
Pages: 128
Year: 201511
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 13.73
Status: Out Of Print

Meet The Tricksters (24 short stories) Trickster characters have appeared in the myths and legends of almost every culture around the world. Their antics have kept generations amused for centuries and they are seen by most as lovable rogues. So if you're looking for the ABC of trickster characters then this book is for you. Inside the cover you'll find twenty-four short stories, featuring Anansi the Trickster Spider, Brer Rabbit and Coyote. All are retellings of traditional stories retold for the modern reader. Each story is ideal for someone revisiting their childhood or for those who want to share with a new generation. Open the pages and discover how Anansi fools the animals of the village, how Brer Rabbit plays tricks to keep himself out of trouble and how Coyote fools one of the wisest animals to help one of the smallest. For FREE Anansi themed activities and downloads visit www.


anansi-spider.com. Reviews for Anansi The Trickster Spider - volume one eBook Amazon.co.uk - 6th January 2013 "It was a pleasure to read these tales again. I had read them all them before throughout my childhood and they were funny then, so reading through them again it brought it all back. the sweet memories. Its homour for both kids and adults, great read.


" 4 out of 5 stars Good Reads - 13th June 2013 "A very nice collection. Good use of storytelling and language. The stories are varied and present different aspects of Anansi. Well done " 4 out of 5 stars Amazon.co.uk - 20th March 2014 "Anansi stories are well known in the Caribbean and orators like Louise Bennett really brings them to life in the Jamaican dialect. This selection of stores are written in the "English" words and would make an excellent reading book to parents and children of all ages The stories are not too long, but there is always a moral." 5 out of 5 stars.



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