Book: The Fire: An Ethiopian Folk Tale In this traditional Ethiopian tale, a faithful, longtime slave asks his master to free him. The master replies that he will free the man once he has spent the night all alone and naked on a mountaintop in the freezing cold. In despair, the slave asks the help of a wise old man who, through an act of friendship, helps him outwit the master. Full-color illustrations.
In this traditional Ethiopian tale, a faithful, longtime slave asks his master to free him. The master replies that he will free the man once he has spent the night all alone and naked on a mountaintop in the freezing cold. In despair, the slave asks the help of a wise old man who, through an act of friendship, helps him outwit the master. The simple text and evocative illustrations bring this universal story to life. A portion of royalties from The Fire will be donated to the International Board on Books for Young People.
Details of Book: The Fire: An Ethiopian Folk Tale Book: The Fire: An Ethiopian Folk Tale
Author: Heinz Janisch, Fabricio Vandenbroeck
ISBN: 0888994508
ISBN-13: 9780888994509
, 978-0888994509
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: Aug 2002
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Number of Pages: 32
Language: English