Fire on the Mountain
Bok av Jane Kurtz
Challenged by his master to spend a bitter-cold night alone in the mountains, an Ethiopian boy bets his future that he will succeed. And he does, warmed only by the sight of a distant fire. Upon his return, when his master claims a false victory, the boy and his sister decide to outfox the rich man at his own game. Full color. 40 pp. Ages 4-8. Pub: 1/98.