Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
by Viola, Herman J.Description
Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers on the raising and grazing of cattle. Readers share Lekuton's first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition. They follow his mischievous antics as a young Maasai cattle herder, coming-of-age initiation, boarding school escapades, soccer success, and journey to America for college. Lekuton's riveting text combines exotic details of nomadic life with the universal experience and emotions of a growing boy.
| Author(s): | Viola, Herman J. |
|---|---|
| Format: | Paperback |
| ISBN-10: | 0792272978 |
| Language: | English |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Publication Date: | 2005-10-11 |
| Publisher: | National Geographic Kids |
| Weight: | 0.35 Pounds |
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