Ananse the Spider: Tales from an Ashanti Village
Ananse the Spider: Tales from an Ashanti Village
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Ananse the Spider: Tales from an Ashanti Village

Written by Peggy Appiah & illustrated by Peggy Wilson
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9 - 12
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Nov 12, 1966
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A witty, often devious spider is the charming hero of these African folk tales from the Ashanti tribe.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780394911434
    Publication Date
    November 12, 1966
    Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years

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