Tortoise is a tricky fellow. He is selfish and careless, but also clever enough to find a way out of almost any problem. When the Birds are looking for something to eat, Tortoise offers to take them to a far away place where there is plenty of fruit. However, Tortoise wants something in return...he wants the Birds to teach him how to fly! The Birds agree to the bargain, but how are they ever going to teach Tortoise to fly? Join Tortoise, the Birds and the other amazing characters of the savannah, jungle and water in this delightful collection of original African fables! ABOUT THE AUTHOR-Author Ben Oduwole grew up in Nigeria but currently resides in Rome, Italy. He originally began inventing stories to tell his daughters at night. The stories were such a hit that he began writing them down for the other members of his family. The Flying Tortoise is Ben's first published collection and he is working on another compilation of stories that explore the Yoruba culture of Nigeria.