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by Herman J. Viola (Author)

Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers on the raising and grazing of cattle. Readers share Lekuton's first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition. They follow his mischievous antics as a young Maasai cattle herder, coming-of-age initiation, boarding school escapades, soccer success, and journey to America for college. Lekuton's riveting text combines exotic details of nomadic life with the universal experience and emotions of a growing boy.

Author Biography

Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton is a Maasai tribesman who grew up on the savanna of northern Kenya. He teaches eighth grade social studies in Langley, Virginia and holds a master's degree in International Education Policy from Harvard University. Each summer he brings a group of students and parents to Kenya to work on development projects that help his people.

Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.26 x 5.26 IN
Publication Date: October 11, 2005
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 4
  • Name : Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna - Paperback
  • Vendor : BooksCloud
  • Type : Books
  • Manufacturing : 2025 / 10 / 15
  • Barcode : 9780792272977

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