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`Bala in the Mali Kingdom is a breathtaking childrens novel, which beautifully combines fictional happenings with true historical events, making readers eager to decipher more pages. Embarking on an adventurous journey with the eleven-year old boy from Kent who travels with his mother to Cameroon, the story provokes ones curiosity of the African continent in such a skilful way that you immediately become addicted to the series!After a short description of Balas impressions of his mothers native land, the story takes on a provocative twist, teleporting the reader from the calm, loving family atmosphere to a 13th century land full of injustice that craves for courageous intervention. Sharing the anxieties of Bala, who constantly remembers his grandfathers advice to remain on the side of Good, readers undoubtedly want to help the protagonist manage the responsibilities brought by the magic green stone ring.However, far from solely following the thrilling actions to protect Sogolon Jatas community,`Bala in the Mali Kingdom has a subtle educative manner of introducing the young reader to moral principles and the African environment. From the ornamented clothing seen in the illustrations to the vivid, friendly dynamics of Yaounde and the surrounding exotic plants, the story lures readers to learn more about the fascinating African culture.Staring at my last page of `Bala in the Mali Kingdom, I have decided to join the children and shout `Daddle doo to express my excitement for the new volume! Bala in the Mali Kingdom by Chantal Aboa
