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Hyena and the Moon Stories to Tell from Kenya
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Heather McNeil
Book Code: LU1695
ISBN: 1-56308-169-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-169-9
171 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 5/30/1994
List Price: $40.00 (UK Sterling Price: £22.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Series Title: World Folklore Series
Reviews:
  • This collection is rich in wisdom, humor, and imagination.
    —Writing Teachers
  • The ten retold stories, populated by a variety of animal and human characters, are lively and entertaining.
    —Colorado Libraries
  • A collection of enchanting tales singing the riches of Kenya.
    —Storytelling World Magazine
  • Lively...stories that seem to spring from the land itself.
    —MPLA Newsletter
  • As such this book provides a rich sense of place and community, and introduces us to the storyteller as well as the story...The book provides a sense of place and of culture.
    —Storyline
  • Teachers will find a wealth of information for multicultural studies while students will enjoy numerous entertaining tales. Good resource for beginning storytellers, child or adult.
    —Elementary School Library Collection
Description: Gathered from 7 of the more than 40 ethnic groups of Kenya, these stores are brought to you both as original translations and as lively, ready-to-use retellings. Ethnic groups respresented are the Kikuyu, Turkana, Akamba, Kipsigis, Taita, Luhya, and Samburu. Cultural and historical background information on the groups, notes on the stories, lists of further resources, and tips for retelling make this collection useful to librarians, storytellers, public speakers, teachers, and parents. The fascinating account of McNeils's own experiences and observations in collecting the tales is woven throughout the book. Beautiful color photos of Kenyan storytellers and the animals portrayed in the stories illustrate her journey and the tales.
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