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    Monstrous Myths: Terrible Tales of Africa
    Monstrous Myths: Terrible Tales of Africa
    Monstrous Myths: Terrible Tales of Africa
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    Monstrous Myths: Terrible Tales of Africa

    By Clare Hibbert

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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcturus Publishing
    Release dateOct 1, 2019
    ISBN9781838577841
    Monstrous Myths: Terrible Tales of Africa
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    Clare Hibbert

    Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards.

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