Tales of Tortoise and Lion: 8 by Enahoro Henry

Tales of Tortoise and Lion is a collection of folktales by Henry Enahoro (sometimes Henry Enehoro) centred on the classic trickster figure of the tortoise (or “Tortoise”) and his interactions (often of wit vs strength) with the lion (or “Lion”). These stories draw on African oral tradition and are written for young readers. The text uses simple language and vivid storytelling to explore themes like cleverness, justice, humility, fairness, and sometimes consequences of greed or pride.