An illustrated retelling of the story of Sundiata, who overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule Mali in the thirteenth century.
and their race to save the world's most precious manuscripts
Hammer, Joshua
2016
Describes how a group of Timbuktu librarians enacted a daring plan to smuggle the city's great collection of rare Islamic manuscripts away from the threat of destruction at the hands of Al Quaeda militants to the safety of southern Mali.
"When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. However, his wife Kumba steps in to warn him that the lion is actually an evil wizard. Together the brave Kumba and Kambili prove no match for the lion-man"--Provided by publisher.
Kadija is the music-loving daughter of a guardian of the library in the ancient city of Timbuktu, Ali is a former shepherd boy, trained by Islamist militants--and both are caught up in the war in Mali and on opposite sides of the stuggle to save the sacred Sufi manuscripts that the militants want to destroy.
David, his classmates, and his teacher prepare to welcome Fatou, a new student from Mali, by learning about her country and its culture. Includes a craft project and traditional recipe.
Part way through integrating their first female member into the Shadow Squadron, Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his team are called upon to investigate the possible kidnapping of a powerful senator's son in Mali--and find themselves confronting an infamous slaver called the Spider.
Part way through integrating their first female member into the Shadow Squadron, Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his team are called upon to investigate the possible kidnapping of a powerful senator's son in Mali--and find themselves confronting an infamous slaver called the Spider.
