Summary: When an evening celebration in his village is disrupted by the cries of slave raiders, young Kankan Musa runs to find his spear, but in a moment he is taken. Suddenly, the world he had known is gone. Is he to be a slave? Or will destiny carry this son of a proud people to a different future? (from amazon.com)
Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building
Tags: Africa--Mali (Empire); Musa, Sultan of Mali, active 1324; Slaves; Voyages and travels; Adventure and adventurers; Heroes; Kings and rulers