Anansi The Trickster Volume 1

Does your child love Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants or The Investigators?

Then they're about to meet one of the world's original tricksters.

Anansi the Trickster reimagines the legendary African folk hero for a new generation. Long before superheroes wore capes, Anansi used something even more powerful his imagination. Small, cheeky, and always getting into trouble, Anansi must outsmart bigger animals and escape impossible situations.

Inspired by the beloved stories that have travelled from West Africa across the Caribbean and beyond, this laugh-out-loud comic adventure introduces children to one of Africa's most famous characters through colourful illustrations and hilarious antics.

Anansi the Trickster is perfect for readers aged 7–12, reluctant readers and families looking for stories packed with humour and cultural heritage.

Join Anansi, Bee, Butterly, and a cast of unforgettable jungle characters on an adventure filled with fun.

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Estimated ship date: DECEMBER 2026

Early Web Tier

Download Only
£10
Download Only

Digital Only

  • PDF
  • ePub
  • Wallpaper pack

First Edition 

Early Bird
£15
Early Bird
  • 1 × Signed Hardcover First Edition
  • Digital Edition (PDF + ePub)

Limited to 200

Trickster Bundle

EXCLUSIVE
£35
EXCLUSIVE
  • 1 × Signed Hardcover First Edition
  • Digital Edition
  • Exclusive bookmark
  • Customised Anansi Trickster Pencil
  • A5 Anansi Lined Notepad

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Gold Spider Patron 

Supporter
£150
Supporter
  • Everything above
  • 4 × Signed Hardcover First Edition
  • Patron page credit

Limited to 50

Education Pack

Limited
£300
Limited
  • 15 × Signed Hardcover First Edition
  • School listed as supporter

Limited to 15

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Why I Created Anansi The Trickster

Anansi is one of the world’s original tricksters and full of imagination. This project reimagines him for a new generation of young readers through an inspired graphic novel.

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Help Bring Anansi Back To Bookshelves

Anansi stories have travelled across Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond for hundreds of years.

Now we're reimagining the legendary trickster as a modern graphic novel for today's young readers.

Your support will help us:

Print the first edition

Pay artists fairly

Develop future volumes

Get books into schools and libraries

Introduce thousands of children to an African folk hero

Every pledge helps bring another piece of African storytelling to life.

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Why Anansi? Why Now?

For generations, children have grown up with heroes from every corner of the worldexcept one of Africa's greatest.

Long before superheroes wore capes, there was Anansi.

A small trickster with a big imagination who used wit, courage, and creativity to overcome impossible odds.

We're bringing this beloved African character to a new generation through a laugh-out-loud graphic novel inspired by the books children already love.

If your child enjoys Bunny vs MonkeyDog ManCaptain Underpants, or The Investigators, they'll feel right at home in Anansi's world.

OUR PREVIOUSLY FUNDED PROJECT

Trusted by hundreds of families worldwide.

54 Countries: A Journey Through Africa

PREVIOUSLY FUNDED PROJECT: 54 African Countries: Explore Africa, One Country At A Time

54 African Countries introduced children to every nation on the African continent through bite-sized facts, vibrant illustrations, and stories designed to inspire curiosity. Supported by thousands of readers around the world, the project brought together young artists, educators, parents, and families who believed children deserve a broader and more joyful view of Africa. The success of this campaign raised over £8000 across the globe

£8020 raised
£4000 goal

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Digital

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£15
Download Only

• Instant digital download (PDF & ePub)
• Printable discussion guide (PDF)

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Signed Book

Early Bird
£25
Early Bird

• Instant digital download (PDF & ePub)
• 1 × Signed hardcover book
• Early backer pricing

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Signed Book + SONA CD

POPULAR
£35
POPULAR

• Instant digital download (PDF & ePub)
• 1 × Signed hardcover book
• Your name in the thank-you page
• 1 × SONA album CD (signed)

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Collectors Bundle

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£55
EXCLUSIVE

• Instant digital download (PDF & ePub)
• 1 × Signed hardcover book
• Your name in the thank-you page
• 1 × SONA album CD (signed)

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Patron

Supporter
£150
Supporter

• Instant digital download (PDF & ePub)
• 2 × Signed hardcover books
• Your name printed in the Patron section
• 1 × SONA album CD (signed)

Limited to 200

Educators Pack

Limited
£500
Limited

• Instant digital download (PDF & ePub)
• 25 × Hardcover books (classroom set)
• Printable discussion guide (PDF)

Limited to 200

The art of Africa

Every page of 54 Countries features artwork remastered from original drawings by children across Africa. This is a living project, we welcome more young artists to submit their creations. 5% of money raised will go to the SONA Club Community program.

FAQ

Is this a pre-order? Yes. We print the first edition after funding completes.

When will I get my book? See the timeline above; you’ll get tracking when it ships.

Digital download? PDF & ePub are sent on release day.

Can I update my address? Yes, email us before shipping begins.