Adefe is a pretty young girl. The chief soon conspires to marry her, but her mother wants Adefe to finish her education and make her village and country proud. How Adefe and her mother outwit the chief and create new opportunities for the girls and women of their village is the subject of this short story. From Ghana. 29pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891898

1998 Paperback

A Fulani story about a man who pretend to be an angel to steal his neighbours money. From Kenya. 30pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN.

1996 1993 0435891723 PB

The story of a young boy who gets turned into a bottle top after he annoys a powerful sangoma. From South Africa. Includes glossary and activities. 30pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891707

1993 Paperback

From Kenya. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891685

1992 Paperback

Nigeria. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891693

The story of a young boy who longs for a dog of his own to play with. His dream comes true in unexpected ways. From Malawi. 29pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891871

Honey and Mersia live on a farm in Namibia. When their father is accused of poaching they are determined to clear his name. From Namibia. 29pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891847

A story about a terrible drought in Mutare and the rich man who has taken all the water. Includes questions, activities and a glossary. The content has been carefully controlled to increase fluency in reading. 30pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891782

Ratemo and his father set out to deliver a coffin to the next village, but soon Ratemo's father has disappeared and dangerous bank robbers are hiding in the dark forest. From Kenya. 28pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891715

1996 1993 Paperback

From Tanzania. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891855

After humans take over the land for crops and houses, the lions are moved off and must find a new home. However the hyenas who live in the valley wont let them in without a fight. From Ghana. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 043589191X

2000 Paperback

A story about a young boy trying to uncover the truth regarding his uncle. From Botswana. 29pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891642

From Uganda. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891758

1994 Paperback

From Cote D'Ivoire. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 043589188X

1998 Paperback

Lulama likes writing letters, but everybody she knows lives in village in South Africa. She decides to write to a penfriend. Includes questions, glossary and activities. Illustrated in b/w. 30pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891928

A threatening local masquerade seen by a black American boy. From Nigeria. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891650

A strange man is lurking outside John's house. From Nigeria. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891790

Mr Pobee drives the village Poda Poda. From Sierra Leone. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891774

1996 Paperback

A South African story about a girl called Thoko who asks her father about the picture of Nelson Mandela hanging on the wall. 30pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891677

The story of Onyema, a thirteen year old girl who wants to win the scholarship to go to secondary school, however her father wants her to marry. 29pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891731

1994 Paperback

Nkwe Hill is a magical place and Mothusi want to go there. From Botswana. Gloss, 27pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891146

1996 Paperback

From Cote D'Ivoire. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891863

1997 Paperback

Lesego finds a strange piece of paper in the playground so she gives it to her teacher. But now two tough men want it back. From Botswana. 29pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 043589174X

1994 Paperback

This short reader tells the story of a poor family in Botswana who are told of a treasure buried in their garden. 32pp, UK. HARCOURT EDUCATION NETQUOTEVAR:HEINEMANN, 0435891901

2001 Paperback