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The matatu

A young boy takes a ride on the matatu bus with his grandfather for his fifth birthday, and along the way his grandfather tells him the story of why dogs chase the bus, goats run from it, and sheep pay no attention to it.

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Main Author: Walters, Eric, 1957-
Other Authors: Campbell, Eva
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2012.
Subjects:
Grandparent and child > Juvenile fiction.
Kenya > Juvenile fiction.
Folklore > Kenya > Juvenile fiction.
Animals > Juvenile fiction.
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The conductor picked his way down the aisle, collecting fares, making change and giving tickets.     "All the way to Machakos?" he asked Kioko's grandfather.     "Yes, to the end."     "Eighteen shillings for two."     "Eighteen?" his grandfather asked. "He is so small, you should only charge half the fare for him."     "He is small. If you want a cheaper fare, we can tie his feet together like the chickens and put him on the roof." For a moment, Kioko thought they were serious, but then the men laughed. Excerpted from The Matatu by Eric Walters All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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