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West African Folk Tales (Anansi the Spider Stories)
West African Folk Tales (Anansi the Spider Stories)

West African Folk Tales (Anansi the Spider Stories)

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Content Disclaimer

This adaptation presents traditional folk tales that include themes of trickery, morality, and cultural wisdom. It captures the essence of West African folklore and may reflect cultural values and practices that are distinct from contemporary norms. Readers are encouraged to approach these tales with an appreciation for their cultural and historical context.

Reading Levels

Total Words 2728
Unique Words 754
Reading Ease
Total Words 2086
Unique Words 552
Reading Ease

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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

West African Folk Tales (Anansi the Spider Stories)

About the Author

W. H. Barker was a dedicated scholar and collector of folklore known for his work in preserving and interpreting West African oral traditions. His efforts in compiling and translating folk tales, such as those featuring Anansi the Spider, have contributed to a greater understanding and appreciation of West African storytelling and cultural heritage.

Story Overview

Dive into the enchanting world of "West African Folk Tales" with our leveled reading adaptation featuring Anansi the Spider stories by W. H. Barker. Explore the rich oral tradition of West Africa through the clever and entertaining tales of Anansi, the trickster spider whose adventures are filled with wit, wisdom, and humor. These stories offer a delightful glimpse into West African culture and folklore, showcasing the vibrant storytelling traditions and moral lessons that have been passed down through generations.

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Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.