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Facing the Lion - by Herman J Viola (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers on the raising and grazing of cattle.
- 128 Pages
- Young Adult Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Description
Book Synopsis
Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers on the raising and grazing of cattle. Readers share Lekuton's first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition. They follow his mischievous antics as a young Maasai cattle herder, coming-of-age initiation, boarding school escapades, soccer success, and journey to America for college. Lekuton's riveting text combines exotic details of nomadic life with the universal experience and emotions of a growing boy.Review Quotes
"Every home should have this book."
--"The Baltimore Afro-American"
About the Author
Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton is a Maasai tribesman who grew up on the savanna of northern Kenya. He teaches eighth grade social studies in Langley, Virginia and holds a master's degree in International Education Policy from Harvard University. Each summer he brings a group of students and parents to Kenya to work on development projects that help his people.Dimensions (Overall): 8.26 Inches (H) x 5.26 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12-18 Years
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Theme: Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
Format: Paperback
Author: Herman J Viola
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2005
TCIN: 88894872
UPC: 9780792272977
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-8648
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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