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Sundiata: Lion King of Mali

Name: Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
ISBN: 9780395764817

Paperback – Picture Book, January 1, 1992

David Wisniewski

HarperCollins · Paperback · January 22, 1999

Reading lane: African Biographies

In the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African trading empire of Mali.

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Why This Clicks

A Ruler’s Rise

This picture-book account brings Sundiata’s struggle to rule thirteenth-century Mali into focus.

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A story of overcoming physical barriers, social disgrace, and opposition
A window onto the history of Mali

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A concise portrait of Sundiata’s rise to rule
A focus on resilience amid formidable obstacles

Book Details

Authors: David Wisniewski
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: January 22, 1999
Format: Paperback
Theme: African Biographies · Stories Set in Africa
Reading lane: African Biographies

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African Biographies
Boys & Men
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African Myths & Legends
Girls & Young Women
Historical Africa
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About This Book

In the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African trading empire of Mali.