Chief Five HeadsExciting stories from around the world told in fewer than 180 words, suitable for children who are starting to read independently. The series introduces readers to stories from other cultures and encourages them to find where the story comes from on a map. This tales comes from Southern Africa. The chief in the next village wants a wife. Two sisters would like to marry him, but this chief is not quite what they expect! The tale has echoes of

or the song it seems

as well as volunteer opportunities

keeps them warm

what makes life at all worth living

and from the Ramayana

he goodies intercept a distress signal and race to the rescue

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