From the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency comes this delightful celebration of African folk tales retold with McCall Smith's customary wit and skill.
How can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tree growing out of his head? And how can a woman have children made out of wax? The stories in this collection make these questions seem simple, everyday ones—with, as it happens, simple, everyday answers.
Praise for Folktales from Africa :
'A collection of charm and tenderness. And it speaks volumes for the power of very short stories.'
— Daily Telegraph (UK)
'It is McCall Smith's wit and storytelling gift that turns these engaging tales into such an enjoyable read. Savour alone or with your children.'
— Scotsman
