west africa

"In this . . . fantasy rooted in Urhobo and West African folklore, sixteen-year-old Naborhi longs for a life away from her small, traditional clan in Kokori. But as her rite of passage approaches and she is betrothed to an arrogant young man, Naborhi feels her dreams slipping away from her. Then Naborhi becomes bonded to a mysterious animal and begins having harrowing visions of a kidnapped boy. She soon meets Atai, the son of an Oracle from a rival queendom, and learns that she is being guided by the gods. She and Atai, along with Naborhi's eager-for-adventure cousin, Tamunor, set off across the continent to rescue the mysterious boy. But when they find him--and find out his true identity--Naborhi realizes there is more than just her freedom at stake: she must stop a war that has already been set in motion"--Provided by publisher.

"[Akissi] starts a new year at school and tackles very scary teachers, an even scarier witch doctor and meets her nemesis in the classroom"--Back cover.

"West Africa is changing, and it is growing. The continent is full of young people who will determine the future of the region. Discover West Africa's . . . history, . . . geography, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Inspired by West-African folklore, Djeliya tells the remarkable tale of Prince Mansour and his royal storyteller Awa as they journey to reach the mysterious Wizard Soumaoro who guards a fearsome power that he once used to destroy the world"--Back cover.

"Akissi is back for round three with more stories of silliness and chaos with her plucky crew of neighborhood kids--there's never a dull moment when she's around!"--Provided by publisher.

Fast, brave Lami is the best chicken catcher in her West African village, until the day she chases one up the baobab tree and falls. While she cannot catch chickens with a sore ankle, there may be another way to catch that chicken.

"[Akissi] starts a new year at school and tackles very scary teachers, an even scarier witch doctor and meets her nemesis in the classroom"--Back cover.

Describes the customs and social life of the countries of West Africa while discussing their special dishes and feasts.

Explores the food, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of West Africa, and provides insights into the nation's culture, history, and everyday life.

"One morning after breakfast, Baby's big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba's bungalow in the next village. He'll have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds, and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. But what he doesn't realize is that his very cute, very curious baby sibling has stowed away on his bicycle"--Provided by publisher.