The Girl Who Married a Lion
How can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tress growing out of his head? And how can a woman have children made of wax? The stories in this collection make these questions seem simple, everyday ones - then deftly supplies simple, everyday answers. Surprising and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales demonstrate McCall Smith's renowned storytelling skills.

Published by:
Canongate BooksYear:
2005ISBN:
1841956570Age groups:
TeensCategories:
FictionLanguages:
EnglishThemes:
Africa, Folklore/Myths/Fairy Tales, Other people/places