A review by sammygee
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe

3.0

Manyara and Nyasha are sisters; Manyara is selfish while Nyasha is kind. When the king seeks a wife Manyara leaves during the in order to secure her chances of becoming queen. She crosses paths with many travelers all who ask something of her, little does she know that these are tests set before her by the king himself. Nyasha awakens the next morning and crosses the same travelers and treats them with kindness which impresses the king. Beautiful paintings fill the pages and frame the text. The people are so realistic the pictures often resemble photos. Great folktale from Africa.