Isbn: 9798184562421 - queen idia and the ivory leopard of benin: a magical adventure through the heart of the benin kingdom (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if all of Africa's stories suddenly began to disappear Eleven-year-old Ehi has always believed history belongs in dusty old books-not in the stories her grandmother tells beneath the family iroko tree. But everything changes the day Grandma Osas forgets the story she has told for years.That impossible moment leads Ehi and her funny younger brother, Osa, on an unforgettable adventure guided by a magical ivory-white leopard and the legendary Queen Idia, the fearless Queen Mother of the ancient Kingdom of Benin.Together they journey through enchanted forests where bronze trees whisper forgotten names, rivers filled with glowing story fish, magical museums where African treasures long for home, and even a breath-taking city hundreds of years in the future where technology helps protect history. Along the way, they must recover the Seven Memories-Kindness, Wisdom, Leadership, Patience, Unity, Creativity, and Courage-before the mysterious Forgetting Mist erases Africa's stories forever.Filled with adventure, humour, mystery, African history, folklore-inspired fantasy, and unforgettable characters, Queen Idia and the Ivory Leopard of Benin celebrates the richness of African cultures, languages, art, and traditions while inspiring young readers to become the next generation of Storykeepers.Perfect for readers aged 8-12, this heart-warming adventure teaches that our names, languages, family stories, and history are treasures worth protecting-and that every child has the power to keep them alive.Because when stories live. the people live.…