Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela

by Bill Keller

Book Overview

He was a child of royalty, born and raised to defend tradition. But his African name--Rolihlahla, meaning "tree shaker"--hinted at a very different future. Nelson Mandela would spend most of his life... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753459922
• ISBN13: 9780753459928
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

TREE SHAKER is a very informative and colorful book written by Bill Keller, the Executive Editor of The New York Times. The entire book is written like one long article, broken up by chapters and festive with many colorful pictures. It tells the story of Nelson Mandela's life -- from childhood to becoming the first black South African president -- and his impact on South Africa and the world. This book was very informative; somewhat like a history textbook but with many colorful pictures and interesting story and dialogues in between the factual parts. This book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about the life of a man who impacted the world with his brilliance and determination for black equality among a white supremacist country. Reviewed by: Steph