Mansa Musa: The Lion of Mali

Name: Mansa Musa: The Lion of Mali
Author: Khephra Burns
ISBN: 0152003754

by Khephra Burns

Ages 6–9 · Kids Ages 10–12 · Middle Grade Islamic History Stories & Fiction

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A lavishly illustrated picture book imagining the childhood of Mansa Musa, the great king of Mali.

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About this book

Khephra Burns imagines how the young Kankan Musa was kidnapped and how his experiences shaped the wise and generous king he later became.

The illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the beauty of the ancient empires of West Africa.

What's inside

The young Mansa Musa
West African empires
Courage and wisdom
Award-winning illustrators
Hardcover picture book

Why we recommend it

Before he became the richest and most famous king of Mali, young Musa faced hardship and danger. This imaginative picture book shows how those experiences shaped a wise and generous ruler, with stunning illustrations by award-winning artists. A beautiful window into West Africa's Muslim heritage.

Good forChildren aged about 7–12

Parent notes

What kind of book: True story / biography
How to read it: For independent reading
Format: Hardcover, 56 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · Mainstream publisher, written for all readers

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