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Sophie and the Locust Curse (Sophie Books)

Sophie and the Locust Curse (Sophie Books)

by Dave Shelton (Illustrator), Dave Shelton (Illustrator), Stephen Davies (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

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Synopsis

Sophie and Gidaado are back and this time the enemy is more dangerous than camel thief Moussa ag Litni. Locusts with their crop-devouring mandibles threaten the livelihood of the entire Oudalan Province. Gidaado is forced to become a crier announcing local news and the descriptions of missing cows. With Sophie's help, Gidaado's announcements become great hits! Who could resist Gidaado's crooning Has anybody seen my Skinny Legs?

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 80
 Edition: New e.
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 01 Mar 2007
ISBN 10: 184270625X
ISBN 13: 9781842706251
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Book Overview: We catch up with Sophie, Gidaado the Fourth and Chobbal, the albino camel, in Stephen Davies's latest African adventure, complete with locusts, dancing flowers and the 404th Oudalan Province Camel Race.

Media Reviews
This classy tale is as much a snapshot of West Africa as an adventure, but it has a thrilling camel race and a surprising denouement. -- Judith Woods * Daily Telegraph *
A rich and fascinating insight into West African culture. * Carousel *
Author Bio
Stephen Davies is a missionary living amongst Fulani herders in West Africa. He speaks Fulfulde, eats millet, accompanies cattle-drives and preaches the gospel in culturally relevant ways. At present he is working towards the set-up of a Fulfulde radio station which will broadcast news, griot music and advice about cows, crops and health. He also writes for the Guardian Weekly (Letters from Bukina Faso) and occasionally for the Sunday Times. Have a look at his website: www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk