Content: PG (mention of slavery practices, including whipping and death)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Abdulrahman, meaning "servant of God", grew up as the prince of the Fulbe people in Fouta Djallon in Africa. His community followed Mohammed and the Quran. As prince, his father sent him away to school at the University of Sankore at the age of 12. He came home and learned to be a warrior. His tribe befriended an Irish man and he learned to speak English. He was captured and became one of the millions of slaves sold in America. He worked tirelessly to return to Africa with his family.
What a joy to learn about this Muslim man and his return to Africa! The miracle of meeting the befriended Irishman in America and his helping the prince astounds me. Senzai tells this story with passion for her people. The illustrations keep the reader riveted to the story.
MOMMAC
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