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Anansi, the legendary spider, and his wife confront the Sky God in a clever ruse that restores their community's treasured stories. Through their cunning, they secure the preservation of these cultural tales for future generations.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Verna Aardema
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