African Tales: A Barefoot Collection
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Masilo and Masilonyana
by Gcina Mhlophe
Part of the African Tales: A Barefoot Collection series
Masilo and Masilonyana are two brothers. When Masilonyana angers a witch, Masilo comes to his rescue. But jealousy soon causes Masilo to trap Masilonyana. Learn the value of humility and respect in this tale of two brothers from Lesotho.
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The Story of the Wise Mother
by Gcina Mhlophe
Part of the African Tales: A Barefoot Collection series
Jalal is a young sultan, in this tale from Sudan, who is trying to find a friend. But his mother worries that a friend would use Jalal to take his money. Find out if Jalal can find a friend to pass his mother's test in this story about the true value of friendship.
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Makhosi and the Magic Horns
by Gcina Mhlophe
Part of the African Tales: A Barefoot Collection series
Meet Makhosi, a boy from Malawi who longs for adventure. His village is in a long drought when people start getting sick. Can Makhosi save his family with the help of a magic white bull?
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Sea Wind
by Gcina Mhlophe
Part of the African Tales: A Barefoot Collection series
In this story from Senegal, Sea Wind blows over land and water by day and shape shifts to sleep at night. Aminata finds him as a sleeping warrior and they fall in love. They are happy for many years, until the birth of their third child. What will happen to the kids of the wind?
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African Tales
by Gcina Mhlophe
Part of the African Tales: A Barefoot Collection series
This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.
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Nolwandle, Girl of the Waves
by Gcina Mhlophe
Part of the African Tales: A Barefoot Collection series
This tale from Namibia follows Nolwandle, a girl who plays in the waves as a baby, until one day she is swept away by the sea. Nolwandle survives the ordeal, adapts to her new life and becomes a healer. Will Nolwandle's healing skills be strong enough to save her mother from a dire fate when she finally returns home?
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The Great Hunter
by Gcina Mhlophe
Part of the African Tales: A Barefoot Collection series
Mbhekeni is the greatest hunter in the land. He has bravely faced death, but nothing as painful as meeting the people who live in a village under a baobab tree. Learn how Mbhekeni finds compassion and why the impala is respected in Swaziland.
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