First published in 1989 as Children of Wax, The Girl Who Married a Lion includes all but one of the original stories and features six new folk tales, an introduction by Alexander McCall Smith and a letter from the one and only Mma Ramotswe. From animal fables to mysterious forces residing in the landscape, this collection demonstrates the wealth and variety of African folk tales and the particular magic of Africa's spiritual roots: a sense of unity with the environment. Simple, surprising, cruel and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales remain as fresh and vital as in the original African idiom.
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It is McCall Smith's wit and storytelling gift that turn these engaging tales into such an enjoyable read. Savour alone or with your children. THE SCOTSMAN
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Alexander McCall Smith is best known for his series of No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books, bestsellers in the UK and America. A practising Professor of Medical Law and the author of over 50 books, ranging from children's fiction to folk tales to The Criminal Law of Botswana, he lives in Edinburgh.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very cute book by the same author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. This is a collection of animal fables and folk tales from Africa. Each chapter is a short story to be enjoyed by young and old alike. Likewise, the lessons taught vary from explaining animal behavior to teaching people how to live happy lives. Some of my favorites were Guinea Fowl Child, Brave Hunter, and A Blind Man Catches A Bird.
Format:Paperback
This is a great story, I guess its roots are African. I would recommend this great yarn. Its really good ---ofcourse my favorites books of Mccall's is #1 Ladies Detective Agency.
Format:Paperback
Warning if you have read the "Baboon" book don't bother with this. They are basically duplicates.
That said, I read this book first and was enchanted with the tales as least half way through. It is a series of very short lessons from an African point of view with animals and/or people teaching moral lessons.
However, after about half way it gets predictable and less and less intriguing. By the time I got to the final story, I probably could have told you what would happen without reading the story.
I think the book would make a good addition for a collection of children's stories or for the bathroom if you want a short read. If you can get the book cheaply, buy it, otherwise pass it up.
That said, I read this book first and was enchanted with the tales as least half way through. It is a series of very short lessons from an African point of view with animals and/or people teaching moral lessons.
However, after about half way it gets predictable and less and less intriguing. By the time I got to the final story, I probably could have told you what would happen without reading the story.
I think the book would make a good addition for a collection of children's stories or for the bathroom if you want a short read. If you can get the book cheaply, buy it, otherwise pass it up.
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