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Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
Contributor(s): Lemasolai-Lekuton, Joseph (Author)

ISBN: 0792251253 ISBN-13: 9780792251255
Publisher: National Geographic Kids

OUR PRICE: $13.56

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2003
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Annotation: Lekuton provides a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a nomadic tribe and recalls his first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Boys & Men

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2003000750

Age Level: 12-18

Grade Level: 7-13

Lexile Measure: 720(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.61" W x 8.48" L (0.67 lbs) 127 pages

Themes:
- Cultural Region - East Africa

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents

Awards: Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Middle Grades, 2006
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2005
Rhode Island Children's Book Awards, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2005

Review Citations: Booklist 09/15/2003 pg. 233
School Library Journal 10/01/2003 pg. 194
Publishers Weekly 10/27/2003 pg. 71
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2003 pg. 114
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2004 pg. 104
Christian Home & School 03/01/2004 pg. 26
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 196 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 196 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 10/01/2004
School Library Journal 03/01/2005 pg. 70
Booklist 04/15/2006 pg. 44

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 72261
Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
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 around the raising of cattle. Here's a fascinating introduction to a vibrant culture few outsiders ever see!

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