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Burns, Khephra
1 Reviews
(2)
4-6
Illustrated by
Leo Dillon
&
Diane Dillon.
Fourteenth-century Malinke ruler Mansa Musa demonstrated his kingdom's wealth by leading a pilgrimage to Mecca. Burns invents a story of Musa's childhood that is part coming-of-age tale, part cautionary tale, and part fairy tale. The story is beautifully supported by the Dillons' jewel-like illustrations and stylized text ornaments on parchment-colored pages. The exotic setting and common fairy-tale motif will intrigue the right reader. Bib.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2001
1 reviews
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