"A teenage boy stands outside the Calgary bus station, alone, on a frigid night. He has no winter clothes, no identification, and he speaks little English. His name is Hakim, but who is he, and where did he come from?"--Provided by publisher.
"Something hunts people on the outskirts of town... Sam and Lielet are two new friends living in Ethiopia who are dealing with the kind of problems that all kids have; judgemental social cliques, condescending adults, alienation, and a legendary brain-eating monster of folklore. Sure, it's not going to be easy, but all they have to do is live through it"--Back cover.
Presents a retelling of the Ethiopian tale of Saint Tekla, a child prophesied at birth to be destined for greatness, whose friendship with a lion gives him credence when he goes out in the world to spread the Gospel.
"[An introduction to] the diverse landscape of Ethiopia's past and present, including its peoples, geography, religion, economy, and culture"--Provided by publisher.
"Tarik Ena Misale (Stories and Examples) is an Ethiopian classic book presented in poetic form by the prominent author and poet Kebede Michael, Hon Dr. This book is a graphic presentation of three selected stories from Tarik Ena Misale. All stories are given in both Amharic and English"--Amazon.
Twin brothers Marion and Shiva Stone come of age in Ethiopia, sharing a deep bond that has helped them survive the loss of their parents and the country's political upheaval, but when they both fall for the same woman, their bond is broken and the two go their separate ways, until a medical crisis reunites them.
