The Village that Vanished

Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
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$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
72 per carton
On sale Dec 29, 2004 | 9780142401903
Age 5-8 years
Sales rights: World
Young Abikanile and all of the villagers of Yao feel safe hidden deep within the African jungle. But word has come that the slavers are on their way! Abikanile looks to her mother and her grandmother for strength and guidance. These two brave women come up with a plan to fool the slavers and protect their tribe. But as the villagers retreat into the forest, Abikanile finds that she too has the courage to help her people stay safe and free.
  • WINNER
    Jane Addams Peace Award
  • WINNER
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER
    Notable Books for a Global Society Award
  • WINNER
    Parents' Choice Award

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Young Abikanile and all of the villagers of Yao feel safe hidden deep within the African jungle. But word has come that the slavers are on their way! Abikanile looks to her mother and her grandmother for strength and guidance. These two brave women come up with a plan to fool the slavers and protect their tribe. But as the villagers retreat into the forest, Abikanile finds that she too has the courage to help her people stay safe and free.

Awards

  • WINNER
    Jane Addams Peace Award
  • WINNER
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER
    Notable Books for a Global Society Award
  • WINNER
    Parents' Choice Award