First Come the Zebra |
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| Author:
| Barasch, Lynne |
| Illustrator:
| Barasch, Lynne |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60060-365-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Publisher: | Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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When Abaani, a Maasai boy, takes his family's cattle out to graze, he is suprised to see a Kikuyu boy, Haki, tending a new fruit and vegetable stall alongside the road. Aware of the traditional conflict between the Maasai and the Kikuyu, the boys take an immediate dislike to each other. A short while later, as customers surround Haki's stall, a dangerous situation arises - and as the boys act together to confront the danger, they also take the first step in overcoming their differences...
More DescriptionWhen Abaani, a Maasai boy, takes his family's cattle out to graze, he is suprised to see a Kikuyu boy, Haki, tending a new fruit and vegetable stall alongside the road. Aware of the traditional conflict between the Maasai and the Kikuyu, the boys take an immediate dislike to each other. A short while later, as customers surround Haki's stall, a dangerous situation arises - and as the boys act together to confront the danger, they also take the first step in overcoming their differences and becoming friends.