The African Mask

by Janet E Rupert and Janet E. Rupert

Book Overview

Twelve-year-old Layo has no thoughts of marriage. Her joy lies in making pottery, and she greatly admirers her grandmother's success in that art. When her parents demand that she leave her sleepy little village and visit the bustling city to meet her betrothed, she sees her dream slipping away. "Notable Book" of the 1995 African Studies Association Children's Book Award. "Vivid recreation of 11th century Africa." --Kirkus Review

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595351611
• ISBN13: 9780595351619
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7