Roots begins with a birth in an African village in 1750, and ends two centuries later at a funeral in Arkansas. In that time span, an unforgettable cast of men, women, and children come to life, many of them based on the people from Alex Haley's own family tree.
from the back cover: What happens to Bessie's plane?
from the back cover: Anneena helps the family look after Uncle Max's pet.
from the back cover: Who is stealing the orchids?
from the back cover: The magic key takes the children to Australia.
from the back cover: The family have fun at the Highland Games
from the back cover: Floppy wants a go on the skateboard.
from the back cover: Gran needs new glasses.