Product Information
The Princess, The Messenger and the Witch is the first book in a series of stories bringing to life the ancient patakis or sacred stories of the Yoruba tribes of Africa as fairy tales. This story begins in the Kingdom of Oyo where King Obata, the wisest man in Africa, rules with his lovely Queen. They have a baby they name Oshun. The King loves his Queen, but he loves his precious little girl even more. Spurred by jealousy and envy, the Queen refuses to reveal Oshun's true name to the world insisting they call her The Princess. Her obsession leads her to devise a gruesome plot to kidnap Oshun who is left in the woods to fend for herself. Through her experiences Oshun learns the true meaning of love, sacrifice and forgiveness. The tale blends African folk lore and adventure with family values, hope and redemption. A captivating bedtime story.Product Identifiers
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN-101532822766
ISBN-139781532822766
eBay Product ID (ePID)223152166
Additional Product Features
Content NoteBlack & White Illustrations
FormatPaperback / Softback
LanguageEnglish
Author(s)E S Whitmore
Date of Publication03/05/2016
Format DetailsTrade Paperback (Us) ,Unsewn / Adhesive Bound
SubjectChildren's Fiction
ImprintCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of PublicationUnited States