Sale price
$1295
Teaching from Rest
2014
Bookroo's summary
Journey through Africa with four folktales celebrating common sense. Meet a cunning mongoose who must outwit a foolish lion to rescue six ostrich chicks. Will wit triumph over brute strength? Discover the unexpected twists and timeless wisdom in these captivating tales.
From the publisher
Four folktales from different parts of Africa that highlight the power of common sense, including the title story, in which a clever mongoose outwits a foolish lion while rescuing six ostrich chicks.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 87
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 1986
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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