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Spirit of the Maasai man

Author: Laura Berkeley; Virginia McKenna
Publisher: New York : Barefoot Books, ©2000.
Edition/Format:   Book : Fiction : Juvenile audience : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
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Locked inside their cages, the zoo animals have given up hope; they can no longer hear the songs of their homelands. Then one night, the spirit of the Maasai Man appears. As he hums his haunting songs, a miracle takes place. By subtly examining the timeless ideal of love, hope and freedom, this book provokes discussion and a sense of optimism. Includes author's note.
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Genre/Form: Picture books for children
Juvenile fiction
Material Type: Fiction, Juvenile audience
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Laura Berkeley; Virginia McKenna
ISBN: 1902283740 9781902283746
OCLC Number: 44049397
Notes: "Typeset in Officina Sans"--CIP, p. facing t.p.
"Illustrations prepared in biro, acrylics and crayon on white mountboard"--CIP, p. facing t.p.
Awards: Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children (2001).
Description: [32] p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 30 cm.
Responsibility: written and illustrated by Laura Berkeley ; [with a foreword by Virginia McKenna].

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All through the night, the Maasai Man sings his songs, reminding the imprisoned beasts of their distant homeland, their natural habitat and of their fellow species living in freedom. Full-color  Read more...

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