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Description
Sunjata: Warrior King of Mali is a retelling of the legendary West African story about a young boy who fulfills an ancient prophecy to become a great king. The story follows Sunjata as he must find the strength and courage to claim his birthright while overcoming the plotting of a rival queen and the sorcery of the tyrant Sumanguru. Set in the ancient Mali Empire, this book is written at a 3.7 reading level for middle grade readers.
Quick Summary
Join a young prince on an epic journey across ancient West Africa to claim his rightful throne as the greatest warrior king the world has ever known. Readers will cheer as Sunjata battles treacherous sorcerers, outwits scheming rivals, and discovers the legendary power that makes him unstoppable. If your kid loves the action and mythology of Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth or the African warrior spirit of Black Panther, they'll be hooked from page one. Perfect for kids ages 8-11 in grades 3-6 who crave heroic adventures with real historical roots.