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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2003 · Est. 2 hour read
Nzingha
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
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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