Children of the Benin Kingdom

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This is an immersive adventure story and perfect for any child who enjoys being transported to another world.

Eze disturbs her and realises it is now time to tell Ada about her heritage as the daughter of a queen.A fast-paced adventure, this story brings to life one of Africa's most fascinating civilizations, the ancient Edo Kingdom of Benin.

The characters are strong and it’s good to see the lead character as a strong independent brave black woman able to defend herself, her family and her beliefs. On the path of the hunters, often Ada and her friends are the ones being hunted and this journey is a test of strength, self-belief, faith and bravery in the face of warriors and chiefs who show no mercy. Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. Throughout, children will be gathering information and building the skills towards writing a non-chronological report on the Kingdom of Benin.Relying on her close friendships, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief, Ada sets off on an incredible journey which tests her strengths to their limit.