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Sundiata: Lion King of Mali

by David Wisniewski · 1992

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

Subject
historybiographygeography
Genre
historical fiction
Themes
diversity
Setting
maliafrica
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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