Status
Available
Collection
Publication
National Geographic Children's Books (2003), Edition: Illustrated, 144 pages
Description
A member of the Masai people describes his life as he grew up in a northern Kenya village, travelled to America to attend college, and became an elementary school teacher in Virginia.
Local notes
Horn Book Guide, 03/31/2004
In a conversational voice, Lekuton, a Maasai, describes episodes of growing up a nomadic tribesman in Africa. He addresses the ways Maasai life differs from American life without making Maasai ways sound strange or exotic. Two pages of clear color photos and a map add visual reference. The message that readers can become what they wish by perseverance and dedication comes through loud and clear. Copyright 2004 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
In a conversational voice, Lekuton, a Maasai, describes episodes of growing up a nomadic tribesman in Africa. He addresses the ways Maasai life differs from American life without making Maasai ways sound strange or exotic. Two pages of clear color photos and a map add visual reference. The message that readers can become what they wish by perseverance and dedication comes through loud and clear. Copyright 2004 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Middle Grade — 2006)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)