Zimani's Drum: A Malawian Tale
by Lilly, Melinda
Series:African Tales and Myths
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AR Book Level
4.2
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,417
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
28148 EN
About this book
While walking with his brother Cikungunya, blind Zimani encounters Mkango the lion in Malawi. Using his wits and a drum, Zimani tricks the lion before it can harm him and his brother. This Malawian tale is written for middle grades readers (reading level 4.2).