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Books : Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna (National Geographic)In association with Amazon.com Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 967.62004965 EAN: 9780792272977 ISBN: 0792272978 Label: National Geographic Children's Books Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: October 11, 2005 Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Release Date: October 11, 2005 Studio: National Geographic Children's Books Sales Rank: 52871 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The African ExperienceThis book appears to be written for young people, but gives a good picture of the life of a Maasai boy, as well as his family. It is a quick read, not political, and very enjoyable. Having recently visited in this area, I wondered if our view of life there was accurate. Facing the Lion reassured me that what we saw was real and so was the charm of the people. Rating: - Growing up as a Maasai warriorI really liked this book. It is one of several that I purchased after coming back from Tanzania, and I have recommended it to others. The author is straight-forward about his situation, so I wouldn't recommend it to children under, say, 12, but it is quite moving as an adult book, though he wrote it for young people. Rating: - From the African bush to Harvard.Facing the Lion is the amazing TRUE story of a Maasai boy growing up in Kenya. I first heard about this National Geographic book from my son's 8th grade world history teacher - it was on a summer reading list. B-O-R-I-N-G - right? Well think again. You will not be able to put this book down! The boy grows up tending his family's herd of extremely valuable cows - and that means standing guard at night when lions literally leap from the bush to decimate the livestock. The lessons that the boy ... Read More Rating: - Simple, yet informative!Narrated in the voice of a child as he grows up in a Maasai village, this is a quick, easy-to-read book for learning a lot about the Maasai culture (ie; before traveling to Africa, or for general interest). It was recommended by my travel agent and, while very simple, I will agree it is very well worth the read! Rating: - Facing the Lion: Growing Up MaasaiThis book was absolutely fascinating to adults as well as younger readers. Browse for similar items by category:
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