The Slave Princess
Nappy Headed Hoe Cakes
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(Nappy Headed Hoecakes, June 15, 2013)
A young girl has flights of fancy that take her from Africa to the world of make-believe where she imagines she's a fairy tale princess. Her no-nonsense grandmother whoi s a teacher tries to keep her grounded with realistic stories and plenty of chores on their small ranch in Texas. However, one night after supper, "Grammam" tells her "Girl-Chile" about a princess from Africa, weaving a tale that encompasses both of the young dreamer's fondest fantasies. The story involves African tribes and a young boy's search for a Chief's daughter who was sold into slavery on the condition that if he finds the "princess," the Chief will give him her hand in marriage. The story of romance and African traditions fascinates and enthralls Girl-Chile and she tells her Grammam it is the best story she has ever heard!