About the book
When a draught leaves all the animals hungry, one by one they try to discover the name of the magical tree that will give them its fruit if asked by name—but only one animal will succeed. This illustrated chapter book retelling of folktale from Zambia is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.
Editions of Tortoise's Gift
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781782858416
- PDF
- ISBN 9781646860050
Read an Excerpt
When a draught leaves all the animals hungry, one by one they try to discover the name of the magical tree that will give them its fruit if asked by name—but only one animal will succeed. This illustrated chapter book retelling of folktale from Zambia is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tortoise's Gift about?
When a draught leaves all the animals hungry, one by one they try to discover the name of the magical tree that will give them its fruit if asked by name—but only one animal will succeed. This illustrated chapter book retelling of folktale from Zambia is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tortoise's Gift?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage / traditional stories
Where can I read a sample of Tortoise's Gift?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781782858416
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tortoise's Gift?
Lari Don
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tortoise's Gift is available as paperback(ISBN 9781782858416) and pdf(ISBN 9781646860050)
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