Top 10 Africa Books for 9-12 Year Olds

    A Long Walk to Water
    7.0
    01
    A Long Walk to Water
    Written by Linda Sue Park
    Seeds of Change
    4.5
    02
    Seeds of Change
    Written by Jen Cullerton Johnson & illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
    The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
    4.5
    03
    The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
    Written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer & illustrated by Anna Hymas
    Seven Spools of Thread
    04
    Seven Spools of Thread
    Written by Angela Shelf Medearis & illustrated by Daniel Minter
    Home of the Brave
    05
    Home of the Brave
    Written by Katherine Applegate
    The Spider Sapphire Mystery
    Series
    06
    The Spider Sapphire Mystery
    Written by Carolyn Keene
    The White Giraffe
    #1 in Series
    07
    The White Giraffe
    Written by Lauren St John
    The Mysterious Caravan
    Series
    08
    The Mysterious Caravan
    Written by Franklin W. Dixon
    Safari Adventure
    Series
    09
    Safari Adventure
    Written by Willard Price
    Good Morning, Gorillas
    #26 in Series
    10
    Good Morning, Gorillas
    Written by Mary Pope Osborne & illustrated by Sal Murdocca

We "hear the drums echoing tonight" as we're reading all about Africa! These books are filled with bright illustrations, strong role models, and adventurous stories that will help you celebrate and learn more about Africa. Through reading, you'll be inspired by Africa's history, people, and culture.

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