A Guide To Looking For A Rain God And Other Short Stories From Africa Selected And Introduced By Ian Gordon

A collection of short stories from Africa covering a range of subjects, from the conflict between traditional and new ways of life and values, to the role of women in society. The main introduction provides a background for discussion, as well as ideas for students to use in their own writing.

Stories by writers from ten African nations deal with madness, traditional customs, political repression, and clashes with modern values

The rain god is angry - someone has stolen the sacrifice. Kabo is blamed, and threatened with death. How can he prove that he is innocent? And how can he prevent war between the villages?