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Anansi

Anansi

3 books
Ongoing series

About this series

A picture-book series retelling West African and Caribbean folktales about Anansi, the trickster spider. Aimed at young readers, each volume stands alone.

Books

Book cover of Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
#1

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

Eric A. Kimmel

Anansi #1
Book cover of Anansi and the Magic Stick
#2

Anansi and the Magic Stick

Eric A. Kimmel

Anansi #2
Book cover of Anansi Finds a Fool
#3

Anansi Finds a Fool

Verna Aardema

Anansi #3

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the correct reading order for the Anansi series?

    While "American Gods" introduces the character of Mr. Nancy, "Anansi Boys" is generally considered the standalone novel focusing on Anansi's family and can be read independently. The children's books featuring Anansi are separate stories and do not need to be read in conjunction with the adult novels.

  • Is the Anansi series connected to other Neil Gaiman works?

    The character of Mr. Nancy, a manifestation of Anansi, is a prominent figure in "American Gods," which shares a mythological universe with "Anansi Boys." While the children's books are distinct, the adult novels exist within a broader tapestry of Gaiman's modern mythologies.

  • Are there any adaptations of the Anansi series?

    "Anansi Boys" has been adapted into an upcoming television series for Amazon Prime Video. The character of Mr. Nancy from "American Gods" also appears in the television adaptation of that novel.