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Quest for the Sacred Stone

Quest for the Sacred Stone - Oxford Southern African Fiction

Hardback (25 Nov 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A fantasy tale for young aduts, set in Kenya. South African author, Cicely van Straten lived in Kenya for several years and has incorporated Kenyan mythology into this Tolkein-like tale for young adutls. Tajewo and his friend Meromo love peacefully with their families and cattle, until one day disaster strikes. Moloch, a powerful spirit, destroys their homes and kidnaps their families, He threatens to kill everyone and marry Tajewo's wife unless Tajewo and Meromo bring hom a sacred stone. However, to retrieve the stone Tajewo and Meromo must capture and kill the huge winged moster, Geraragua. Their quest seems impossible, but with the help of the Mother of the Mists they just might succeed...

Book information

ISBN: 9780195717792
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 140g
Height: 197mm
Width: 126mm
Spine width: 10mm