Tricksters from Fables & Mythology: Timeless Trickster Tales Retold

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!