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Ananse's feast : an Ashanti tale by Tololwa M Mollel; Andrew Glass is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Ananse's feast : an Ashanti tale about?

<p><p>When the clever spider Ananse outwits Akye the turtle by inviting him to a feast he cannot touch, Akye plans a tasty revenge. This clever retelling of an Ashanti tale is brought to life by lavish, comic illustrations. With it's well cadenced text and witty, colorful illustrations, this picture book makes a rewarding choice for reading aloud. &#151;Booklist<p></p><h3>Children's Literature</h3><p>Ananse is of course familiar to many of today's young readers, and this is a trickster tale offering deftly sketched characters and a clever plot. You know when Akye the Turtle gives thanks and hopes he'll be able to repay Ananse, that the wily spider will get his comeuppance. He does, and the story makes us reflect on guests and hosts and the role of greed in breaking friendships. Brightly illustrated in oil and colored pencil. Author's note included.</p>

Author

Tololwa M Mollel; Andrew Glass

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780395674024

Subjects

Children'S, Juvenile

Rating

3.71 / 5 (47 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13