Tricksters From Fables & Mythology
Who are the world’s greatest mischief-makers? Tricksters, of course! Every culture and mythology has its own clever, curious and cheeky folk heroes, who entertain everyone with their pranks and wit. Tricksters from Fables and Mythology, a delightful retelling by Anitha Murthy, brings young readers face-to-face with 13 unforgettable tricksters from around the world. Each trickster reveals a bag of tricks that will make you roar with laughter. • Narada (India)—The wandering, gossip-loving sage who stirs up controversies in the heavens. • Mullah Nasruddin (Turkey)—A populist philosopher known for his quick wit, humour and wisdom. • The Kitsune (Japan)—Shape-shifting foxes with supernatural abilities known to deceive humans. • The Dokkaebi (Korea)—Goblins who play tricks on bad people and reward those who are benevolent. • Hermes (Greece)—The sneaky young god who stole Apollo’s cows within hours of his birth! • Anansi the Spider (Africa)—The clever spider who spun his way into owning all the world’s stories. Get ready to go on a whirlwind tour across continents and cultures to meet many more such tricksters in this book. And be on the alert, because anything can happen with tricksters around!
