Books in Legends of the Sea series

When an old couple finds a baby inside a peach floating on the river, they raise him as their son, and he grows up to fight the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years

Ananse the spider must meet Sky God's challenge and prove that he can spin tales as splendid as his spider webs in this retelling of an Akan legend.

A lonely shepherd is saddened when he must let the maiden he loves return to help her sisters weave the tapestry of the night sky

Relates how the wily Brer Rabbit outwits Brer Fox who has set out to trap him

When a proud and vain princess loses her hair--her most prized possession--a beggar boy named Muoma helps her to learn the meaning of generosity.

A mysterious, tiny hummingbird comes to the rescue of a Mayan chief when enemies threaten to destroy the kingdom and kill the king.

Relates the traditional Brazilian legend of how the Sea Serpent's gift of darkness to his daughter brings night to the people of the rain forest.

Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this Cuban legend that explains why solar eclipses occur

1998, trade paperback edition, Troll. Children's title, 32 pages. "An African-American legend," which originated in New Orleans, telling the story of a larger-than-life folk hero. Some feel that Annie was a real black woman. Here's a fun story, no matter what the speculations. Nice color illustrations throughout.

Can Ananse the spider meet Sky God's challenge to prove he can spin stories and tales that are as splendid as his webs? Troll First-Start Legends are a delightful introduction to the fascinating world of multicultural legends written and designed especially for primary-level readers.

While out walking with his brother Cikungwa, blind Zimani has an encounter with Mkango the lion and tries to trick him before he has a chance to kill them.

Examines the personal life and law enforcement career of the Dodge City sheriff who always got his man at any cost