Author(s): Beverley Birch

Level 29

Two beautifully told traditional tales by Beverley Birch. `The Water Thief' is about the mischievous antics of Hyena and how crafty Tortoise plays him at his own game. `Lumbwi and the Gazelle' is about a moving friendship, but when Lumbwi embarks on a new life he seems to forget about his old friend, to dreadful consequences.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: Traditional tales from another cultureCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends