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Download or read book Indaba! written by Paula D. Nesbitt and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indaba! depicts the adventures and challenges of participants who explored mutual listening and understanding across the worldwide Anglican Communion through the innovative Continuing Indaba project. Indaba is an African Zulu cultural process for engaging differences of view on a shared concern. Introduced to the Anglican Communion for the 2008 Lambeth Conference, it has been adapted and used as a transformative resource for church, interfaith, and civic organizations to use alongside other processes of relationship-building, conflict transformation, reconciliation, decision-making, and governance. As a groundbreaking book, Indaba! shares findings from a cross-cultural research team who traveled with the participants, documenting their observations through interviews and survey research. The wisdom and practices of this indigenous cultural tradition offer fresh insights on how to maintain healthy and vital communities that respect differences of culture, belief, and viewpoint in moving forward together. The use of indaba in contemporary global religious and civic life offers a path forward for genuine postcolonial relationships, partnerships, and mission, grounded in deeper understanding and mutual respect.
Book Synopsis An Introduction to the Baba Indaba Children's Stories by : Abela Publishing
Download or read book An Introduction to the Baba Indaba Children's Stories written by Abela Publishing and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-07-02 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Father Bear and Bobby Bear - A Baba Indaba Children's Story by : Howard B Famous
Download or read book Father Bear and Bobby Bear - A Baba Indaba Children's Story written by Howard B Famous and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-12-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 402 In this 402nd issue of the BABA INDABA’S CHILDREN'S STORIES series by Baba Indaba narrates the story of Bobby Bear and Father Bear - an allegory for teaching young children. Young Bobby Bear starts to grow up and his father decides it’s time to teach him how to fend for himself. He learns all about foraging for corn, honey and fish from his wise and strong Father Bear. He also learns how to avoid danger in the form of wolves. Like all human children, he learns that despite being out all day, he has to still help around the house when he gets home. He also learns that when his mother calls in the morning it’s time to get up and that pulling the covers over his head and pretending he didn’t hear, does not change her message. He also puzzles over a cryptic message whispered in his ear! But what is the message and how is he going to decipher it? Well you’ll have to download and read the story to find out what the message is. Maybe you can decipher the message. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. See the 385+ Baba Indaba Children's stories on Google Play. Search for "Baba Indaba Children’s Stories" or using the ISSN "2397-9607" to get the full list. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES TAGS: Baba Indaba, Father of Stories, Children’s, Folklore, Fairy, Folk, Tales, bedtime story, legends, storyteller, Bobby Bear, Father Bear, learn, lessons of life, corn, fish, honey, grow up, help, house, cryptic message
Book Synopsis THE RAIN FAIRY And Other Baba Indaba Children's Stories by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book THE RAIN FAIRY And Other Baba Indaba Children's Stories written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-26 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 236 In this 236th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the story of “The Rain Fairy” who is seeking out other fairies to play with. Look out for the moral in this story. Also in this BUMPER issue are the stories: The Rainbow and the Autumn Leaves and The Rain Elves plus a free children’s poem, Springtime The Rain Fairy is out and about and as fairies do enjoy playing, she is looking for someone to play with. But everyone is far too busy doing their work. She goes to see Father Sun who tells her “There is no time for play here till our day's work is done.” Disappointed she returns to Mother Earth and goes about her tasks, just like everyone else – with surprising results. An excellent story to teach children that there is plenty of time for play after the work has been done. What are the other stories about you ask, well, you’ll just have to download this issue and read them for yourself. And when you have be sure to email your summary of the story to us and we’ll publish it with as having being written by you. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".
Book Synopsis MY BOOK OF TEN FISH - A Baba Indaba Children's Story by : ROSALIE G. MENDEL
Download or read book MY BOOK OF TEN FISH - A Baba Indaba Children's Story written by ROSALIE G. MENDEL and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-12-23 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 - issue 401 This is a group of ten stories about sea creatures originally written by ROSALIE G. MENDEL illustrated by HAZEL FRAZEE and narrated by BABA INDABA. Herein you will children?s stories about Star Fish, Whales, Sharks, Salmon, Sardines and other creatures of the sea so that next time you?re at the beach your child will be able to identify some of the creatures on and around the shoreline. ÿ Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. Search for the 400+ Baba Indaba Children's stories on Google. Search for "Baba Indaba Children?s Stories" or using the ISSN "2397-9607" to get the full list. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. This book INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
Book Synopsis BABA INDABA'S CHILDREN'S STORIES - Issues 21 to 30 by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book BABA INDABA'S CHILDREN'S STORIES - Issues 21 to 30 written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-23 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis THE LEAF FAIRIES and other Children's Stories from Baba Indaba by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book THE LEAF FAIRIES and other Children's Stories from Baba Indaba written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-25 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 235 In this 235th ÿissue of the Baba Indaba?s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the story of The Leaf Fairies who live in a forest full of beautiful trees and flowers. Once upon a time, long, long ago and far, far away in a wood, the Leaf Fairies were busy making their leaves. They made them of every shape and size, for each fairy had her own idea of what looked prettiest. Some made them long and narrow, like tall and graceful ladies; some made them round and dumpy, like fat little men; some made them heart-shaped, and some cut up the edges till they were all dainty points and curves. Some placed them sitting down on the branches, while others set them on slender stalks. There was no set rule for anything. Each fairy followed her own pretty fancy. "Shall we never have time to play?" asked the leaves anxiously. "Yes," said the fairies. "When the family is fed each day you may dance with the winds and play hide-and-seek with the sunbeams, and when the autumn is here and all your work is done, we ourselves will take you for a pleasure trip." And so they did. But where did they go? Well you?ll have to download and read the story to find out. Also, read all about Little Violet and the story of The Violet and the Maple Tree. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".
Book Synopsis PANDORA'S BOX - An Ancient Greek Legend from Baba Indaba's Children's Stories by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book PANDORA'S BOX - An Ancient Greek Legend from Baba Indaba's Children's Stories written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-26 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 237 In this 237th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the perennial children’s story of Pandora’s Box, a story showing how important it is to overcome temptation and also a story to show that when all goes wrong, not all is hopeless and lost forever. When our old world was in its tender infancy, there was a child named Epimetheus who never had either father or mother; and that he might not be lonely, another child, fatherless and motherless like himself, was sent by the gods to be his playfellow and helpmate. Her name was Pandora. The first thing that Pandora saw when she entered the cottage where Epimetheus lived was a great box. And almost the first question that she put to him was this, "Epimetheus, what have you in that box?" "My dear little Pandora," answered Epimetheus, "that is a secret, and you must be kind enough not to ask any questions about it. The box was left here to be kept safely, and I do not myself know what it contains" – and here begins our story…… Download and read the story of Pandora’s Box to your children warning them of the dangers of always giving in to temptation and how important it is to learn to overcome it. Alternatively, if your children are old enough, give the story for them to read by themselves, for reading creates the theatre of the mind, which is so important in the development of young minds. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".
Book Synopsis THE LEGEND OF YOSHITSUNE - A Japanese Legend Narrated by Baba Indaba by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book THE LEGEND OF YOSHITSUNE - A Japanese Legend Narrated by Baba Indaba written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 416 In this 416th issue of the Baba Indaba?s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Japanese Fairy Tale "The Legend Of Yoshitsune?. Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159 ? 1189) was a military commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. During the Genpei War, he led a series of battles which toppled the Ise-Heishi branch of the Taira clan. He is considered one of the greatest and the most popular warriors of his era, and one of the most famous samurai fighters in the history of Japan As a boy his father was killed in battle by members of the Taira Clan. Yoshitsune was sent to a monastery to be educated by monks. One night, while practising his swordsmanship, he was startled by a great thunderstorm, and saw before him a mighty giant with a long red nose and enormous glaring eyes, bird-like claws, and feathered wings. Bravely standing his ground, Yoshitsune inquired who this giant might be, and was informed that he was King of the Tengu. What happened next you ask?? And, just who are the Tengu? Well many mostly serious things happened. To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out! INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". BUY ANY of the BABA INDABA CHILDREN?S STORIES at https://goo.gl/65LXNM 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures from around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures. KEYWORDS/TAGS: Baba Indaba, Children?s stories, Childrens, Folklore, Fairy, Folk, Tales, bedtime story, legends, storyteller, fables, moral tales, Japan, emperor, Yoshitsune, Ise-Heishi, Taira clan, Kamakura, Benkei, stature, Tengu, Genpei War, Japanese, Jin-saku's anvil, Buddhist temple, Tamamushi, Mountain elves, King, Mount Hiei, Gojo Bridge, Ky?to, Dan-no-ura, Settsu, Saikoku, phantom host
Book Synopsis The KAKEMONO GHOST - A Japnese Fairy Tale Narrated by Baba Indaba by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book The KAKEMONO GHOST - A Japnese Fairy Tale Narrated by Baba Indaba written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 418 In this 3xxth issue of the Baba Indaba?s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Japanese Fairy Tale "THE KAKEMONO GHOST?. DOWN the Inland Sea between Umedaichi and Kure (now a great naval port) and in the province of Aki, there is a small village called Yaiyama, in which lived a painter of some note whose name was Abe Tenko. Tenko had had a sister who went into the service of the Lord of Aki, by whom she had a daughter, whose name was Kimi. Had the child been a son, it would have been adopted into the Aki family; but, being a daughter, it was, according to Japanese custom, sent back to its mother's family, with the result that Tenko took charge of the child. The mother being dead, the child had lived with him for sixteen years. Our story opens with O Kimi grown into a pretty girl. To supplement his meagre income he taught aspiring artists who took daily lessons from him. One of his most promising pupils was Sawara Kameju. After the arrival of the young student O Kimi's heart gave her much trouble. She fell in love with him Sawara.He admired O Kimi greatly; but of love he never said a word, being too much absorbed in his study. What happened next you ask?? Well many mostly serious things happened, as matters of the heart can only be serious in nature. To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out exactly what happened to Tenko, Sawara and Kimi! INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures from around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures. KEYWORDS/TAGS: Baba Indaba, Children?s stories, Childrens, Folklore, Fairy, Folk, Tales, bedtime story, legends, storyteller, fables, moral tales, myths, Japan, Japanese, Ghost, Kakemono, Kimi, Sawara, Art, teacher, Student, pupil, misunderstanding, marriage, wrong person, suicide, haunt, peace, rest
Book Synopsis BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES - Issues 1 to 10 in one Bumper Edition by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES - Issues 1 to 10 in one Bumper Edition written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-23 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis THE CELESTIAL ROBE OF FEATHERS - A Japanese Legend Narrated by Baba Indaba by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book THE CELESTIAL ROBE OF FEATHERS - A Japanese Legend Narrated by Baba Indaba written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 417 In this 417th issue of the Baba Indaba?s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Japanese legend "THE CELESTIAL ROBE OF FEATHERS?. A long time ago and far, far away, in the third year after the Japanese Royal Hunt, and in the spring-time, the Lady Kaguya continually gazed at the moon. On the seventh month, when the moon was full, the Lady Kaguya's sorrow increased so that her weeping distressed the maidens who served her. At last they went to the Bamboo-cutter, and said: "Long has the Lady Kaguya watched the moon, waxing in melancholy with the waxing thereof, and her woe now passes all measure, and sorely she weeps and wails; wherefore we request you to speak with her." When the Bamboo-cutter discussed this with his daughter, he requested that she should tell him the cause of her sorrow, and was informed that the sight of the moon caused her to reflect upon the wretchedness of the world. During the eighth month the Lady Kaguya explained to her maids that she was no ordinary mortal, but that her birthplace was the Capital of Moonland, and that the time was now at hand when she was destined to leave the world and return to her old home. Not only was the Bamboo-cutter heart-broken at this sorrowful news, but the Mikado also was considerably troubled when he heard of the proposed departure of the Lady Kaguya. What happened next you ask?? Well many things happened, but what were these occurrences? To find the answers to these questions, and others you may have, you will have to download and read this story to find out! INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - all places can be found using Google maps. In looking up these place names, using Google Maps, it is our hope that young people will click on the images and do further investigations about the people who live in these towns in order to gain an understanding of the many and varied cultures from around the world. Through such an exercise, it is also our hope that young people will not only increase their knowledge of world geography but also increase their appreciation and tolerance of other peoples and cultures. KEYWORDS/TAGS: Baba Indaba, Children?s stories, Childrens, Folklore, Fairy, Folk, Tales, bedtime story, legends, storyteller, fables, moral tales, myths, Japan, seventh month, emperor, moon maiden, Lady Kaguya, sorrow, melancholy, ÿfull moon, weeping, distress, Bamboo-cutter, daughter, Mikado, King, Capital of Moonland, leave the world, return home, sadness, proposal, marriage, guard, Moonfolk, canopied car, carriage, Miyakko Maro, float upward, scroll, magic words, Celestial Feather Robe, Elixir, Grand Council, Suruga, Tsuki no Iwakasa, Royal command, Fuji-yama, smoke, burning
Book Synopsis BLACKSKIN - A Baba Indaba American Indian Folktale by : Anon E Mouse
Download or read book BLACKSKIN - A Baba Indaba American Indian Folktale written by Anon E Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 208th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the American-Indian story of Blackskin. A story from the Tlingit tribe on the North West coast of America. As a boy Blackskin was a weak and rather feeble. Because of this he was mocked by the other children of the tribe. Because of this he became more reclusive he refused to go out and play. Eventually he decided to do something about this and in the evenings when everyone else slept, he started wading through water, using the resistance to build leg strength. He then started swimming to build his upper body and arm strength. This went on for some time. One night, he thought he was being watched and hearing a sound he walked up the beach and found a short man dressed in a bear-skin. To his surprise, the man caught hold of him, picked him up, and flung him down on the sand. 'I am Strength,' said he, 'and I am going to help you. But tell no one that you have seen me, for as yet you are not strong enough to do that which you wish to do.' You are invited to download and read the story of Blackskin. Find out what became of him after he met the man in the bearskin. Also look out for the moral in the story. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES
Book Synopsis BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES - Issue 11 to 20 by : Anon E. Mouse
Download or read book BABA INDABA CHILDREN'S STORIES - Issue 11 to 20 written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis THE PETS OF AURORE DUPIN - A Baba Indaba Story by : Anon E Mouse
Download or read book THE PETS OF AURORE DUPIN - A Baba Indaba Story written by Anon E Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 209 ÿ In this 209th issue of the Baba Indaba?s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the story of ?The Pets of Aurore Dupin.? This is a true story about a young girl growing up in France during the Napoleonic era. ÿ This story is about Aurore Dupin, who later became better known as George Sand, and her friends, the birds and beasts, dwellers like herself in the bare and desolate plains that surrounded her grandmother's chteau of Nohant near the town of Bourges. ÿ In this story we read about Aurore?s pet warblers (look out for the moral in this story!), her pet hawk, rabbit, fawn and donkey, which was more like a dog than donkey and which brought much mirth and amusement to the otherwise formal life of the chateaux. ÿ You are invited to download and read the story of how a young girl was able to tame wild beasts and make them her pets. ÿ 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. ÿ INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES ÿ Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.
Book Synopsis AURORE DUPIN AT PLAY - A Baba Indaba Children's Story by : Anon E Mouse
Download or read book AURORE DUPIN AT PLAY - A Baba Indaba Children's Story written by Anon E Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 210 In this 210th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the French story of “The Pets of Aurore Dupin.” This is a true story about a young girl growing up in France during the Napoleonic wars. This story is about Aurore Dupin, in her last years at her grandmother's château of Nohant near the town of Bourges. As a teenager she was sent to the Couvent des Anglaises (Convent of the English) to further her education. Here she learns English and how to drink tea, which was almost unheard of in France at the time. We also read about how Aurore makes friends with other like-minded girls and the adventures and escapades they get up to exploring the 100 year-old convent founded by English nuns in Paris in the mid-1600’s. Will they be able to reveal the Legend of the Concealed Prisoner? and just where does the Stairway to Nowhere go? What did they find when they mistakenly discovered an entrance to Paris’ catacombs under the convent? You are invited to download and read the story of the further adventures of the irrepressible Aurore Dupin and her new school friends. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.
Book Synopsis BLIND JACK AGAIN or BLIND JACK GOES TO WAR - Baba Indaba Children's Stories by : Anon E Mouse
Download or read book BLIND JACK AGAIN or BLIND JACK GOES TO WAR - Baba Indaba Children's Stories written by Anon E Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 206 In this 206th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates another English folktale about “BLIND JACK OF KNARESBOROUGH” who, almost 300 years ago did not let his blindness stop him achieving great feats. Blind Jack's proper name was John Metcalfe, and he was born in the town of Knaresborough in Yorkshire, in 1717AD into a relatively well-off family. He was quick of mind and had a good memory and his teachers were proud of him, and prophesied that he could become a great scholar. Struck down with small-pox in his 8th year, Jack went blind. He learned to walk around his home without bumping into any furniture and was soon venturing further afield, even climbing trees and delivering messages, to the extent that his mother found it almost impossible to keep Jack in the house. He was even known to get up to mischief with local boys, and valued because of his hearing which was more acute than sighted people. By the age of fifteen he was famous throughout Knaresborough, which had grown quite proud of him. He had also learned to play the violin and was soon being asked to play at weddings and in the local pub on a regular basis. In 1732, he was officially offered the post of fiddler at Harrogate. Amid many more adventures and events, he even acted as a guide for strangers to the area. In 1745 there was great excitement in York when the news came that the Scotch were marching south, and measures were taken to raise 4,000 men for the defence of the country. Always on the lookout for a fresh adventure, Jack was asked to help enlist soldiers, which of course he was most eager to do. Soon sixty-four men had been selected, were trained and on their way to Boroughbridge, where General Wade's army was halting on its way to the north. Passing Edinburgh and reaching Linlithgow, the Engish army was ambushed by the Highlanders. Jack’s friend, Thornton, managed to evade capture by hiding in a cupboard. Hearing his friend was hiding out, Blind Jack went off in search of him and it here that Jack’s adventure really begins. You are invited to download and read this true-life story of the adventures of a blind man almost 300 years ago. 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps.
