Gather around the fire. The night is dark, the stars are bright, and the storyteller's voice rises and falls like the wind through the baobab trees.In this collection of six original African folktales, you will journey to hidden kingdoms beneath the river, stand beside the gates of heaven, and meet tricksters, warriors, spirits, and dreamers who will change the way you see the world.A girl made of wax must resist the fire that could destroy her—until she learns that her gre...

When Senmut, a young stone sculptor, is exiled for life to the gold mines of Nubia, he must count on all his skills in order to survive. A novel of bristling intrigue, set against the dramatic historical backdrop of 13th century b.c. Egypt.

In the city of the dead,a dreamer awakens....Young Babak has a magnificent gift: He can dream the future. Mitra, his brave older sister, is sworn to protect him. For them to survive living on the streets, she must do whatever is necessary -- including using her brother's talent for profit.When Babak is asked to dream for a powerful Magus, he receives a mysterious vision of two stars dancing in the night. Determined to solve this prophetic riddle, the...

A young warrior, Zarn, is chosen by Fairy Julietta to seek and obtain the Rod of Moses as the means to ensure the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Zamara has a male heir to the Royal Throne. The King's brother, plots with an evil Wizard to abort each of the Queen's pregnancy with a male heir by the use of a black demon storm cloud. Zarn, guided by Fairy Julietta and the Holy Prophet Selah, sails to Egypt and follows the path of Moses with his Rod to the promised land, including traversing th...

A race of celetials known as Alsasears who had no knowledge of their history soon became divided amongst themselves. In the midst of this division was a character named Siebahai whom the celestials were told was their creator. Eons had passed since the time the Alsasears arrived on earth and were proclaimed gods by the mortals on earth.But in their time here, they stumbled on a Prophesy about their creator and how he would arrive on earth and take their powers from them.With this r...

Arif’s Enchanted AdventureJoin Arif, a brave young boy who gets separated from his parents during a family tour and finds himself in a magical forest. In this enchanting world, Arif meets friendly creatures, solves fun puzzles, and learns amazing secrets. With the help of Spark the firefly and the wise Guardians, Arif sets off on a quest to find his way back to his family.From sailing on a sparkling river to discovering the secrets of glowing trees, Arif’s journey is filled...

Some books tell stories. This one opens a door.Step into a world of courageous queens, wise kings, ingenious children, and unforgettable adventures inspired by Africa's rich history, cultures, and legends.From ancient kingdoms to bustling villages, every story celebrates courage, resilience, wisdom, justice, and hope. Young readers will discover heroes whose lives remind us that greatness knows no borders.Beautifully written for children everywhere, Land of ...

1312, West Africa. As the daughter of the king's despised foreign wife, Tiyya has never been accepted as a true princess. When the king departs on an expedition to discover lands across the Atlantic ocean, Tiyya is left behind and must make her way to the court of the king's successor, Mansa Musa. There a mysterious noblewoman takes her in, promising to elevate her to the royal status she has always craved.But all is not as it seems, and Tiyya soon stumbles onto a plot to assassina...