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32 pp.
| Goosebottom |
October, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-9834256-6-3$18.95
(4)
4-6Thinking Girl's Treasury of Dastardly Dames series.
Illustrated by
Peter Malone.
This short biography details the life of Njinga, a princess born into the Ndongo Kingdom of central West Africa in the sixteenth century who eventually became her tribe's first queen. The central narrative--organized meanderingly--is complemented by sidebars, photographs, and illustrations. This is a balanced portrayal that includes coverage on some touchy subjects, such as slavery, cannibalism, and infanticide. Bib.