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| The City Heroes and other stories from the Heart of Africa |
Tonight during story time, take a trip to the heart of Africa.
Make new friends including a clutter of cats otherwise known
as The City Heroes. Follow a pair of jungle ants as they rescue their friend from
a raging storm. Tag along with a country boy as he hunts wild birds to prepare
a feast for his father’s arrival. Understand the true meaning of mercy and
charity when a stranger is caught stealing eggs from a farmer. Help a baby
named Thomas find his way home after he strays from his father’s boat. Follow
Blaize and his newfound canine friend Thatcher as they thwart a group of
kidnappers in Blaize and the Master of Enchantment.
Beautifully illustrated pictures help tell all six stories
including The City Heroes, The Jungle Ants, The Country Boy, Stranger on the
Farm, Baby Thomas and Blaize and the Master of Enchantment. Encounter
adventures beyond your wildest dreams, learn about the beautiful country of
Nigeria, and see how easy and how fun it is to learn about a new culture in the
heart of Africa.
THE
CITY HEROES by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren is a series of
short stories introducing the reader to the lives of different characters in
Africa, from animals to humans. Lovely artwork throughout the book adds a nice
touch, giving the reader a glimpse of what is to follow in that particular
story. We meet cats as they discuss their problems in life. One story
introduces the reader to a priest and his wife. Then there are the jungle ants
and their struggles to survive. And so much more.
Each story has a message, such as "fighting
doesn't solve anything" and "learn from one another and work
hard," to name a couple. The stories also gave me a glimpse into the lives
of a different culture, that of Africa. This is a delightful group of short
stories to make a person thankful for his or her blessings. The author gives
the reader a good look at another world, that in some ways is much the same as
my world yet also different.
Middle grade readers and even young teens should
enjoy reading about the adventures of the cats, rats, and ants, while also
learning about the people of another country, Nigeria. This would make a nice
addition to school libraries, public libraries, and your own private
library.
--Beverly Stowe McClure
(Award winning children's book writer.)
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