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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
Manyara and Nyasha are sisters; while Nyasha is kind and considerate, Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered. When their father, Mufaro, learns that the king has decided to take a wife, he decides to send both girls. Along the way, Manyara's selfish nature is revealed, and the king chooses Nyasha as queen.
A modern fable with inspiration from different countries in Africa. The illustrations are beautiful.
A modern fable with inspiration from different countries in Africa. The illustrations are beautiful.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Great book to use in Cinderella / fairy tale unit. Has some elements similar to Mother Holly.
Per jacket notes in back, this story "was inspired by a story collected by G. M. Theal and published in 1895. The tale was collected from people living near the Zimbabwe ruins, a site that archaeologists now consider to have been a magnificent trade city built and occupied by indigenous Africans."
Per jacket notes in back, this story "was inspired by a story collected by G. M. Theal and published in 1895. The tale was collected from people living near the Zimbabwe ruins, a site that archaeologists now consider to have been a magnificent trade city built and occupied by indigenous Africans."
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
lighthearted
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I remember reading this one as a young girl, and reading it again brought the magic right back. The illustrations in this one are awesome too. It's just so good!
This also teaches that being a good person is worth it. It is worth far more than beauty. I enjoyed this story very much.