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After being kidnapped and brought to the emperor's palace in Gondar, Ethiopia, twelve-year-old Saba discovers that she and her brother are part of the emperor's desperate attempt to consolidate political power in the mid-1840's.Tags
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I remember reading the book and i found it really interesting. Would be good to keep in a classroom library for students interested in history or other cultures.
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When twelve year old Saba and her older brother are kidnapped and taken from there rural home to the royal palace of Gondar, Saba finally learns about her long-lost parents and her own royal past. With Ethiopia’s rulers in the midst of a fierce struggle for control of the throne, what can the Kings of Kings—Emperor Yohannes III possibly want with her?
When twelve year old Saba and her older brother are kidnapped and taken from there rural home to the royal palace of Gondar, Saba finally learns about her long-lost parents and her own royal past. With Ethiopia’s rulers in the midst of a fierce struggle for control of the throne, what can the Kings of Kings—Emperor Yohannes III possibly want with her?
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102+ Works 5,381 Members
Jane Kurtz moved with her family to Ethiopia when she was two years old and spent most of her childhood there. Drawing on vivid memories and extensive research, she has written both fiction and nonfiction books set in Ethiopia. Many of her books have won awards -- including her first middle-grade novel, The Storyteller's Beads, and her most recent show more picture book, River Friendly, River Wild. In addition to her own writing, Ms. Kurtz enjoys teaching and talking about writing She speaks at schools and conferences Since 1997, Ms. Kurtz has traveled back to Ethiopia and East Africa several times, and she hopes to continue to do so regularly. When not traveling, she lives in Kansas with her husband show less
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2003
- People/Characters
- Saba; Emperor Yohannes III
- Important places
- Africa; Ethiopia
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- Languages
- English
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- 4
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