Sophie and the Locust Curse by Stephen Davies
Sophie and Gidaado are back and this time the enemy is more dangerous than camel thief Moussa ag Litni. Locusts with their crop-devouring mandibles threaten the livelihood of the entire Oudalan Province. Gidaado is forced to become a crier announcing local news and the descriptions of missing cows. With Sophie's help, Gidaado's announcements become great hits! Who could resist Gidaado's crooning "Has anybody seen my Skinny Legs?"
"This classy tale is as much a snapshot of West Africa as an adventure, but it has a thrilling camel race and a surprising denouement" -- Judith Woods * Daily Telegraph *
"A rich and fascinating insight into West African culture." * Carousel *
"A rich and fascinating insight into West African culture." * Carousel *
Stephen Davies is a missionary living amongst Fulani herders in West Africa. He speaks Fulfulde, eats millet, accompanies cattle-drives and preaches the gospel in culturally relevant ways. At present he is working towards the set-up of a Fulfulde radio station which will broadcast news, griot music and advice about cows, crops and health. He also writes for the Guardian Weekly (Letters from Bukina Faso) and occasionally for the Sunday Times. Have a look at his website: www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781842706251 |
| ISBN 10 | 184270625X |
| Title | Sophie and the Locust Curse |
| Author | Stephen Davies |
| Series | Sophie Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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