Author and publisher: Fiona French, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Summary: This tale about poor Anancy and rich Mr Dry-Bone is based on traditional Caribbean and West African folktales. Both Anancy and Mr Dry-Bone want to marry Miss Louise who is very beautiful. The problem is that nothing makes her smile; she will marry the man who makes her laugh. Mr Dry-Bones conjuring tricks and acrobatics do not make her laugh so Anancy chooses a different route to make her happy………
Suitable for students in years: 5-7