Shaka Rising (eBook)
96 Seiten
Catalyst Press (Verlag)
978-1-946498-97-7 (ISBN)
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Named a 2019 Honor Book for Older Readers by the Children's Africana Book AwardsIn a land beset by political turmoil and bloody conflict comes the epic saga of Shaka. Ousted by one of his chief fathers jealous wives and raised in exile, his destiny is sealed through allegiance to a rival chief. Responding to threats from expanding slave trade in southern Africa, Shaka consolidates a new kingdom through warfare, mediation, and shrewd diplomacy.
Luke Molver, co-author and illustrator: Luke Molver has always known that his life would be fuelled by storytelling. He studied Fine Art and Graphic Design at the Durban University of Technology and works as a freelance illustrator and comic book creator in Cape Town, South Africa. He has produced a number of comic books and his work has been published in a variety of graphic anthologies including the Laugh It Off annual, Velocity, Mamba Comix and GrafLit: Graveyard Literature.Mason O'Connor, co-author: Mason O’Connor was born in Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape and has spent the majority of his life living in the small town of Hilton outside the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. He is currently studying mathematics at Stellenbosch University. Other works of Mason's include Late One Night, a short story published in The Natal Witness, and Guardian Angel, a short story published in Top Class English Grade 9 Reader.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.8.2018 |
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Reihe/Serie | The African Graphic Novel Series |
Illustrationen | Luke W. Molver |
Vorwort | Mbongeni Malaba |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga ► Cartoon / Graphic Novel |
Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga ► Comic | |
Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Jugendbücher ab 12 Jahre | |
Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Geschichte / Politik | |
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch | |
Schlagworte | 18th and 19th century South Africa, socio- economic and political developments, diverse belief systems, Foreword, characterization, map, Themes: leadership, accountability, gender relations, nation building, diplomacy, patriotism, leadership, loyalty • African hero • African heroes history • African heroes mythology • african prince • black hero • black heroes of Africa • British colonialism • British Imperialism • British settlement in Africa • Comic Book • European Imperialism • European imperialism Africa • European scoundrels • Europeans in Africa • Europeans in South Africa • European traders • Fratricide • Graphic Novel • historical fiction • History of slave trade • King Shaka • Luke Molver • Making text to text connection- factual accuracy, historical setting, challenges of leadership, political structures, role of women, siblings, royal homestead, Zulu culture and beliefs, language and naming, multimedia, detailed, vivid illustrations enhance meaning and tone, Informational text features: Headings, Time line, Glossary, Pronunciation Guide, Activities for going deeper, discussion, critical thinking, Zulu Legend, historical context • Mbongeni Malaba • military history • Natal • Queen Nandi • Senzangakhona • Shaka Rising • Shaka Zulu • Shaka Zulu mother • Slavery • slave trade • South Africa • Story Press Africa • The African Graphic Novel Series, graphic novel format, figurative language, informational back matter • white settlers • white traders • Young Adult • Zulu history • Zulu King • Zulu Kingdom |
ISBN-10 | 1-946498-97-1 / 1946498971 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-946498-97-7 / 9781946498977 |
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