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Publications.Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world
He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes.In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets
out on a long, difficult journey
Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons
But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and
highly resourceful fashion.In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with
