Description
| Product ID: | 9781778250293 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba |
| Authors: | Author: Ekiuwa Aire |
| Page Count: | 40 |
| Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage) |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba is the true story of a girl who had a difficult birth but went on to become the Queen of two ancient African kingdoms. Revered for her wisdom, courage, and strength, Njinga became a dominant political figure in Angola in the 1600s. This richly illustrated children''s book tells her story and the challenges she faced from the day she was born. Njinga must overcome the jealousy of her brother, the loss of her father, and the encroachment of the Portuguese at the dawn of a time of great trial for the African continent. This is the story of hope and courage that shows every young girl is capable of greatness. |
| Imprint Name: | Our Ancestories |
| Publisher Name: | Our Ancestories |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-01-04 |
