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.
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.
Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
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Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
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| ISBN-13: | 9780792272977 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | National Geographic Society |
| Publication date: | 10/11/2005 |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.25(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.36(d) |
| Lexile: | 720L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 12 - 17 Years |
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