The Girl Who Married a Skull and Other African Stories

Part of the Cautionary Fables & Fairytales series

Discover reimagined African folktales where skulls deceive, animals debate, and unexpected friendships form.

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208 pages

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Dive into a world where a skull borrows body parts to woo a village beauty, and crocodiles debate the fate of a man who saved them. In this vibrant comics collection, classic African folktales are reimagined with a modern twist. Meet the daughters of Frog and Snake on an unusual playdate and explore stories that blend humor, warmth, and creativity. Each tale offers a fresh perspective, inviting readers to experience timeless narratives anew. With contributions from talented storytellers, this collection promises to enchant and surprise, leaving you pondering the unexpected turns of these legendary tales.

From the publisher

Dynamic and thought-provoking. – KIRKUS Have you heard the one about the skull who borrowed body parts to pass himself off as a human so he could trick the village beauty into marriage? No? Well, what about when the daughters of Frog and Snake had a playdate? Okay, fine. But surely you’ve heard the story of the crocodiles who voted on whether or not to eat a man that had saved one of their lives? NO? Wow, have we got some stories for you! In this vibrant comics treasury, some of storytelling’s finest talents reimagine classic African folktales with a modern twist. Funny, warm, and wildly inventive, these timeless tales are brand new all over again. Featuring the work of JARRETT WILLIAMS, CARLA SPEED MCNEIL, CHRIS SCHWEIZER, FAITH ERIN HICKS, and many more!

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