Nzingha
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2003 · Est. 2 hour read

Nzingha

Written by Patricia C. McKissack

Part of the The Royal Diaries series

A young princess confronts invading slave traders to save her people.

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144 pages· 17,619 words· Est. 2 hour read· 820L
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In the heart of Angola, young Nzinga, daughter of King Kiluanji, faces the encroaching threat of Portuguese slave traders. As her people stand on the brink of tragedy, Nzinga must rise to the challenge, navigating danger and diplomacy to protect her kingdom. Will her courage and wisdom be enough to lead her father's people through this perilous time? Discover the gripping tale of a princess who becomes a beacon of hope in a world on the edge of despair.

From the publisher

In her first book for The Royal Diaries series, Newbery Honor author Patricia C. McKissack presents the very wise Nzingha, caught up in her people’s fight against Portuguese slave traders.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
144
Words
17,619
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
820L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~S
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
43740
Publication
Published
September 1, 2000
First published
June 1, 2003
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439112109
LCCN
00024216
OCLC
43757459

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