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Book SynopsisA West African story about the much-loved trickster, Anansi, retold and reimagined for a new generation by award-winning author Taiye Selasi“Allow me to introduce myself.”But he needed no introduction. “Anansi the spider!” said Anansi the boy. “The tales were true!”“Traditional tales are always true,” the spider answered, laughing. “Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far.” Award-winning author of
Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and a
Trade Review"A great choice to introduce young readers to West Africa’s wonderful Anansesem storytelling tradition.”–
Kirkus Reviews
"Selasi brilliantly explores family, tradition, and sharing with a stylish telling and grand show of humanity."–
School Library Journal
