The Tales of the Steel Quarters

The Devil’s Lesson!

By: Kyri Demby, Reginald Watkins

Narrated by: James Harrison

In the city of Crestview, Florida, there stood an old steel mill. There were several African American families that lived near it in a place they called the Steel Quarters! These are stories told by them and passed down from generation to generation.

A single father raised his two kids. The girl and boy fought all the time. Many times, they fought so bad that Ms. Maimee would call the dad home from work. Fed up with this behavior, the dad gives an ultimatum: “Fight again and no more electronics!”

They try their hardest not to fight, to no avail. Right in the middle of what seems like the biggest fight ever, they are met by an unexpected visitor: the Devil! She is ready to drag them to a place where they will burn. She only sets them free when they profess to be kind to each other. A valuable lesson was learned.

©2021 Kyri Demby (P)2022 Kyri Demby

Great Book !

Such a great read !! Kyri Demby is an amazing author and artist. Will be looking out for the next book !!

Story with a moral!

Great story with a valuable lesson! Loved the rhyme and underlying spooky rhythm. Well done Kyri Demby!

Life lessons for children

This is a book that instills accountability. A little scary is worth the life lesson. A great book for children.

Spooky Son of a Gun....

I love how it had an expected twist but in a really good way. Like.... I didn't see that coming!

A great story with a valuable lesson!

I listened to the book with my niece and it was something that we both enjoyed. This book has a valuable lesson that children and adults can learn from. I am looking forward to sharing this book with more children!