The Sleeping Baobab Tree (20 page)

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or, if real, are used fictitiously. All statements, activities, stunts, descriptions, information and material of any other kind contained herein are included for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied on for accuracy or replicated, as they may result in injury.

First published 2013 by Walker Books Ltd
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Text © 2013 Paula Leyden
Cover and interior illustrations © 2013 Gillian Hibbs

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ISBN 978-1-4063-4947-4 (ePub)

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