(All images and reviews uploaded from Red Cedar Book Award site)Mella’s father is king of the People, and lord of the land we now call Zimbabwe. They live together in the walled town of Mopopoto, and once life was good. But now, Mella’s father lingers close to death. The wise woman, the N’anga, reveals that the People have strayed from the Old Ways. Drought, famine and war lurk at the borders of the kingdom, and the only hope of salvation lies with the terrifying Python Healer. Is Mella brave and wise enough to survive the terrible journey to the Python Healer’s cave? Can she and two other brave girls find the strength they need as they train to become Daughters of the Hunt? Find out in this story, where adventure, myth and folktale come together in a triumphant ending.
5 comments:
It is original, but it holds contents that many books have, but twisted in the author's special way. I'm going to have a very hard time choosing which book to vote for. This would be a great book for people who like short, exciting half-mysteries. I recommend it.
You've piqued my interest! I wonder what a "half-mystery" is? Is there a supernatural element... is N'anga a supernatural being?
read it and you'll find out!!!!!
Yay! I've finally finished this book. I liked it especially the part when Mella is in the cave of the python. Did I give to much away? Any way, which book should I read next?
-Asia
Whoo-hoo! Congratulations, Asia! Well done. No- I don't think you gave too much away.
You should chat around with other Red Cedar members to figure out your next book... The Falconers is an action-packed read (I really liked it) and you also might enjoy Somebody Else's Summer.
Also- keep in mind that we're going to see James Heneghan and Bruce McBay at the public library in April. It would be great if you read their book, The Nannycatch Chronicles.
Happy reading!
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