When twelve-year-old Amara Okoye discovers an ancient drum hidden in her grandfather's attic in Lagos, she thinks she has found an old family treasure.
She is wrong.
The drum whispers her name.
Soon Amara and Kito, a boy from Angola carrying painful family memories, are pulled into a magical journey through time, history, and the spirit world. Guided by golden fireflies, wise storytellers, ancestral guardians, and a mischievous leopard spirit named Ekon, they travel into the heart of the Angolan Civil War and uncover stories that many people have forgotten.
As they witness courage, loss, sacrifice, and hope, they encounter a dangerous shadow creature known as The Divider, a spirit that feeds on fear, greed, revenge, and division.
To save the sacred Drum That Remembered Nations, the children must learn the power of unity, forgiveness, leadership, and memory.
Along the way they discover:
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When twelve-year-old Amara Okoye discovers an ancient drum hidden in her grandfather's attic in Lagos, she thinks she has found an old family treasure.She is wrong.The drum whispers her name.Soon Amara and Kito, a boy from Angola carrying painful family memories, are pulled into a magical journey through time, history, and the spirit world. Guided by golden fireflies, wise storytellers, ancestral guardians, and a mischievous leopard spirit named Ekon, they travel into the heart of the Angolan Civil War and uncover stories that many people have forgotten.As they witness courage, loss, sacrifice, and hope, they encounter a dangerous shadow creature known as The Divider, a spirit that feeds on fear, greed, revenge, and division.To save the sacred Drum That Remembered Nations, the children must learn the power of unity, forgiveness, leadership, and memory.Along the way they discover: the importance of oral history, Nigeria's support for African liberation, the legacy of courage and sacrifice, the beauty of African cultures and traditions, and the truth that healing is stronger than hatred.Filled with: African mythology-inspired fantasy, unforgettable adventures, powerful historical lessons, emotional storytelling, ancestral wisdom, cultural celebrations, drumming, music, and proverbs, friendship, courage, and hope, The Drums of Luanda is a thrilling journey across Africa's past, present, and future.Perfect for readers who love adventure, history, culture, and stories that inspire them to make a difference This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798181598089
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - When twelve-year-old Amara Okoye discovers an ancient drum hidden in her grandfather's attic in Lagos, she thinks she has found an old family treasure.She is wrong.The drum whispers her name.Soon Amara and Kito, a boy from Angola carrying painful family memories, are pulled into a magical journey through time, history, and the spirit world. Guided by golden fireflies, wise storytellers, ancestral guardians, and a mischievous leopard spirit named Ekon, they travel into the heart of the Angolan Civil War and uncover stories that many people have forgotten.As they witness courage, loss, sacrifice, and hope, they encounter a dangerous shadow creature known as The Divider, a spirit that feeds on fear, greed, revenge, and division.To save the sacred Drum That Remembered Nations, the children must learn the power of unity, forgiveness, leadership, and memory.Along the way they discover: - the importance of oral history, - Nigeria's support for African liberation, - the legacy of courage and sacrifice, - the beauty of African cultures and traditions, - and the truth that healing is stronger than hatred.Filled with: - African mythology-inspired fantasy, - unforgettable adventures, - powerful historical lessons, - emotional storytelling, - ancestral wisdom, - cultural celebrations, - drumming, music, and proverbs, - friendship, courage, and hope, The Drums of Luanda is a thrilling journey across Africa's past, present, and future.Perfect for readers who love adventure, history, culture, and stories that inspire them to make a difference. Seller Inventory # 9798181598089