Indian Folktales from Mauritius

This collection brings to life the vibrant oral traditions of Mauritius through twenty-five carefully selected folktales that have traveled across oceans with indentured laborers from India. Readers encounter clever animals, moral dilemmas, and supernatural encounters that reveal how these stories adapted to their new island home while preserving their cultural heart. The narratives pulse with the rhythm of shared history, where tigers roam sugarcane fields and village wisdom meets tropical landscapes.

What distinguishes this anthology is its authentic voice—these aren't sanitized fairy tales but living traditions passed through generations in Creole, Bhojpuri, and Hindi before finding their English form. Teen readers exploring cultural identity will appreciate how these stories navigate themes of displacement and belonging without losing their playful spirit. The collection offers a window into how folklore evolves while maintaining its power to connect communities across time and distance.