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African Animal Tales: Cross Crocodile
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
African Animal Tales: Cross Crocodile
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mwenye Hadithi
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Illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway
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Series | African Animal Tales |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 259,Width 215 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780340970331
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Illustrations |
4-colour
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hachette Children's Group
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Imprint |
Hodder Children's Books
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Publication Date |
5 August 2010 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Long ago on the Great African Plains, it was so dry before the rain came that all the animals were hot, and thirsty, and hungry. All, that is, except Cross Crocodile. This is the story of how Monkey tricked Crocodile into sharing his food with the other animals.
Author Biography
Mwenye Hadithi was born in Nairobi in a rambling brick and wood house surrounded by ten acres. His early life was full of animals. He attended London University, studying languages and foreign literature. When his first attempts at short stories and radio plays were sold immediately, he decided to be the next great African Writer. Adrienne is a great lover of all forms of nature. She lives in the Republic of Ireland.
ReviewsAnother colourful and well-illustrated crocodile tail * Bournemouth Echo *
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