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Indonesian Childrens Favorite
What you need to know before your trail
Indonesian Children’s Favourite Stories contains a fascinating selection of well-known stories from the rich store of Indonesian legends and provides a glimpse of the flora and fauna of Indonesia, the interesting animals and, of course, beautiful princesses and princes. This book is aimed at children in the five to fourteen age group but readers of all ages will find much to enjoy.
Travel Guide
BookTrail your way around Indonesia via its legends and myths
There are many stories here to illustrate the various myths and legends of this fascinating country. There are some stories of animals, mythical creatures and the princes and princesses of the days of old. You can really get a sense of the country, its culture and its people via the stories they learn about as children.
True Strength – The story of a wise man by the name of Patih Senggilur
The Buffalo’s Victory – The island of Sumatra lives in peace until the King of Java deems them subservient to him.
The Magic Headcloth – The story of the Giant King Dewata Cengkar, and how one man, Aji Saka fought him to protect Java
Kancil steals cucumbers – The stories of Sang Kancil is a series of traditional fables about a clever mouse-deer. A weak and small yet cunning figure, Sang Kancil uses his intelligence to triumph over beings more powerful than himself.
The Caterpillar story and The Woodcutter’s Love
Timun Mas – Timun Emas (“golden cucumber” in Javanese) tells the story of a brave girl that tries to survive and escape from an evil green giant that tried to catch and eat her.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Indonesian Childrens Favorite
Destination: Indonesia Author/guide: Joan Suyenaga Departure Time: Everyday!
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