This was a recommendation from my friend A. R. Raazol 🙂
TITLE:
Children of the Benin Children
AUTHOR:
Dinah Orji
Released:
2020
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
224
Genres:
Childrens, Adventure, Historical Fiction,
Nigerian, Benin
SYNOPSIS
An ordinary girl with an astonishing past…
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. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows it’s time to reveal to Ada her true identity — time for her to travel deep into the forest to discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart.
A fast-paced adventure bringing life to one of Africa’s most fascinating civilisations, the ancient Edo Kingdom of Benin.
DATE STARTED:
9 mar 2023
DATE FINISHED:
10 mar 2023
OVERALL RATING:
★★★★☆
Writing Quality:
4
Insightfulness:
4
Enjoyability:
5
Cover:
5
Characters:
5
Pace:
5
Plot:
4
REVIEW
Children’s books can be quite refreshing. I enjoyed this one a lot.
It was simple and wholesome, with different characters (young/old, feminine/masculine) holding equal value and importance in the plot. I liked how willing the adults were to listen, help and apologize to the children.
The historical context at the end was unexpected and led me down a researching/googling path about the kingdom of Benin filled with little wonders. I wish books like these were available at school when I was young. Learning about different cultures helps me cultivate a healthier (much less negative) view of the world.
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