ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 215

In this 215th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Persian story of Formosante, a Princess of Babylonian. Formosante, daughter of King Belus, has turned 18 and her father holds a tournament for would be suitors. The winner would be given her hand in marriage.Kings and princes attended some riding on Elephants, others riding tigers. The Egyptian Pharaoh appeared on a chariot drawn by Hippopotami. Try as they might none could succeed in drawing the Bow of Nimrod – except the man on the unicorn.

You are invited to download and read the story of Formosante. Find out what the outcome of the tournament was, and just where did the man on the unicorn come from?

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.

33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.

INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES