Ananse and the Lizard

Illustrated by Pat Cummings

A trickster spider must outwit a clever rival to win a royal prize.

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40 pages· 1,804 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· 670L

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Bookroo's summary

Ananse, the cunning spider, believes he's secured the secret to winning the Chief's daughter's hand and a fortune. But as he plots his victory, a sly Lizard has his own clever scheme. In a village where names hold power, who will outsmart whom? With marriage, riches, and leadership at stake, the race to uncover the hidden name becomes a battle of wits. Will Ananse's legendary trickery prevail, or will Lizard's cunning turn the tables? Dive into this vibrant tale of mischief and rivalry, where every move could change the future.

From the publisher

Can the legendary trickster be out-tricked? All the young men had gathered in the village courtyard to hear the Chief’s pronouncement: Whoever guesses his daughter’s name will have her hand in marriage, inherit half his riches, and become the next Chief. No one outside the palace had ever heard the royal daughter’s name. In a stroke of luck Ananse the spider discovers the secret. “I, Ananse the most wise . . . the most clever . . . I alone know the name of the Chief’s daughter! . . .” But clever Lizard has plans of his own. Pat Cumming’s lively retelling and vibrant illustrations capture all the mischief and humor of Ananse, one of the most popular characters of West African lore.

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