Tricksters From Fables & Mythology: Timeless Trickster Tales Retold
Who are the world�s greatest mischief-makers? Tricksters, of course!<br> Every culture and mythology has its own clever, curious and cheeky folk heroes, who entertain everyone with their pranks and wit.<br> <i>Tricksters from Fables and Mythology</i>, a delightful retelling by Anitha Murthy, brings young readers face-to-face with 13 unforgettable tricksters from around the world. Each trickster reveals a bag of tricks that will make you roar with laughter.<br><br> �<b> Narada (India)</b>�The wandering, gossip-loving sage who stirs up controversies in the heavens.<br> �<b> Mullah Nasruddin (Turkey)</b>�A populist philosopher known for his quick wit, humour and wisdom.<br> �<b> The Kitsune (Japan)</b>�Shape-shifting foxes with supernatural abilities known to deceive humans.<br> � <b>The Dokkaebi (Korea)</b>�Goblins who play tricks on bad people and reward those who are benevolent.<br> � <b>Hermes (Greece)</b>�The sneaky young god who stole Apollo�s cows within hours of his birth!<br> � <b>Anansi the Spider (Africa)</b>�The clever spider who spun his way into owning all the world�s stories.<br><br> Get ready to go on a whirlwind tour across continents and cultures to meet many more such tricksters in this book.<br> And be on the alert, because anything can happen with tricksters around!
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