 Readers experience a typical day of the courageous and bright Malusi who is responsible for protecting a herd of sheep in South Africa. Malusi dreams of becoming president despite his friend’s doubts. Expressive illustrations of the lively landscape, a special appearance by Nelson Mandela, a glossary of words from South Africa, and a note from the author describing the inspiration for the book are featured. ema |
| Title: The Herd Boy Author: Niki Daly Illustrator: Niki Daly Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2012 Original Language: English Original Publisher: Janetta Otter-Barry Books, Frances Lincoln Books Original Copyright: 2012 ISBN: 978-0802854179 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 6-10 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: South Africa Author’s ethnicity: South African Author’s residence: Cape Town Awards: 2012 Junior Library Guild Selection, Poetry Center at Passaic County CC, 2013 Paterson Prize for Young People Honor Book, United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY), 2013 Outstanding International Books Subjects: African People, Animals, Baboons, Family, Food, Friends, Herders, Language, Leaders, Nelson Mandela, Presidents, Sheep, South Africa, Xhosa, World Leaders |
The Herd Boy
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