Monstrous Myths: Terrible Tales of Africa
| Author | : Clare Hibbert |
| Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 50 |
| Release | : 2019-10-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781838577841 |
| ISBN-13 | : 183857784X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Africa. You'll discover: • How Anansi, the sneaky spider man, tricked everyone he met and won a box of stories • How Flying Lion, the most terrifying beast of all, lost his wings • How Hlakanyana, a horrible little man with a bottomless appetite, finally met his match • And much more! Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Monstrous Myths retells traditional myths with a child-friendly emphasis on scary and weird elements. These humorous, cheeky and irreverent books are jam-packed with real facts about the beliefs of ancient cultures. Featuring witty, anarchic cartoons, this series makes history accessible and fun for young readers.
