A Leaf for Bongani: A Novelette

By Claire Ishi Ayetoro

Book Overview

In the Congo, a herd of giraffe dream of a land of acacia trees. When the dry season comes, Bongani and his herd must move north with the rains to find it, but the Congo can be a dangerous place. Especially for giraffe. On their way, they meet old friends and treacherous foes. In the sweet lilt of poetry, this story paints a poignant image of a struggle we can all identify with. Join Bongani and his family on a wondrous journey as they travel toward their destination: a land of peace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1737363151
• ISBN13: 9781737363156
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Equal Age
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.0" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7