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Abiyoyo

  • 1986 first published
  • 47 pages
  • ★ 4.0 (3 ratings)
  • 9 editions

Published in 1986, Abiyoyo is a stage-magic fiction short story by Pete Seeger. Much of the action takes place in South Africa. Readers will find themes of Folklore, lullabies, giants and magicians.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 27 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.

It runs to roughly 47 pages — about 50 minutes of reading at an average pace.

About Abiyoyo

Banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant Abiyoyo disappear.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Folklore
  • Lullabies
  • Giants
  • Magicians
  • Xhosa, African people
  • Tales
  • Practical jokes
  • Musicians
  • Music
  • Ukulele
  • Magic wands
  • Magic
  • Fathers and sons
  • Exile, Punishment
  • Folklore, africa, southern
  • Folklore, juvenile literature

Quick answers

Who wrote Abiyoyo?

Abiyoyo was written by Pete Seeger and first published in 1986.

What genre is Abiyoyo?

It is usually shelved as Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is Abiyoyo?

The median edition has 47 pages, about about 50 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Abiyoyo?

Readers who like it often enjoy The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell and Lirael Daughter of the Clayr.

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