| King Shaka: Zulu Legend Contributor(s): Molver, Luke W. (Author), Mkhize, Sibongiseni (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1946498904 ISBN-13: 9781946498908 Publisher: Story Press Africa OUR PRICE: $20.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Historical - Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Action & Adventure - Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 920 |
| Series: African Graphic Novel |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.6" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Shaka has fought his brother to the death for rulership of the Zulu. Now king of the southern chiefdoms, Shaka seeks to uplift his people, consolidate alliances, and expand the reach of his power. But challenges both external and internal threaten his rule. A rogue military unit exacts revenge on its enemies. Land-hungry Europeans arrive and ingratiate themselves with Shaka, even while plotting their own path to power. And closer to home, Shaka's own brothers conspire in secret. |
Contributor Bio(s): Molver, Luke W.: - Luke W. Molver is a writer & illustrator who believes comic books are the purest language of imagination. He lives in Durban, on the verdant east coast of South Africa, where reality continues to interfere with his life. He is the author/illustrator for Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince, which the Wall Street Journal called admirable and nuanced.Mkhize, Sibongiseni: - Dr Sibongiseni Mkhize is the Chief Executive Officer of the South African State Theatre in Pretoria, South Africa. |