Simple, surprising, cruel and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales show Alexander McCall Smith's renowned story-telling skills and his love of AfricaHow can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tress growing out of his head? And how can a woman have children made of wax?
The stories in this collection make these questions seem simple, everyday ones - then deftly supplies simple, everyday answers.
Surprising and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales demonstrate McCall Smith's renowned storytelling skills.
By:
Alexander McCall Smith Illustrated by:
Naomi Holwill Imprint: Canongate Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 133g ISBN:9781841956299 ISBN 10: 1841956295 Pages: 192 Publication Date:29 October 2007 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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General/trade
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English as a second language
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
