King Shaka

Name: King Shaka
Brand: Catalyst Press
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Zulu Legend

By: Luke W. Molver, Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize (Foreword by)

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Hardcover | 1 October 2019

At a Glance

Hardcover
96 Pages

Age
12 - 18

Grade
8 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
22.8 x 16.5 x 1.27

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Presents a compelling African "hero"--Shaka, king of the Zulus--in an edgy, cool, interesting way.
Turns the story of Shaka up on its head. Previously, Shaka has been presented by historians via the lens of white colonial officials, who interpreted him as a vicious, blood-thirsty and savage king. In light of new sources and new understandings of the bias of old sources, we are re-presenting him in a truer historic light--as a shrewd and sometimes violent diplomat who sought to protect his people first from the expanding slave trade and then second with European colonization. Shaka worked diplomatically with European colonizers, attempting to accommodate them without threatening his kingdom; his successors went to war with the British and subsequently were thoroughly colonized.
Deals with forces of globalization, colonialism, and the slave trade in a fresh and exciting way.
Materials on African history and geography--specifically ones that place Africa's history in the context of its links to the rest of the world--are rare and often poorly produced. This book, and the series in general, aims to change that and provide teenagers, parents, educators, and others a way "in."
Second in the African Graphic Novel Series, King Shaka: Zulu Legend concludes the story of Shaka, which was started in Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince. We will continue the series with other African heroes/heroines.
Discussion guide/teaching guide available.
Book will be leveled and Lexiled and aligned with Common Core.

Industry Reviews

"Authentically enlightening and entertaining." -Kirkus
"King Shaka: Zulu Legend is an exciting read about a strong-willed ruler who faced enormous challenges, and thoroughly engrossing from cover to cover. Highly recommended, as is the previous graphic novel in this two-part series, Shaka Rising." -Midwest Book Review
"... a bright, brilliant, dark, and turbulent story ..." -New York Journal of Books
"Shaka's story, having been largely passed down through oral tradition, is impeccably researched. Molver's sweeping, epic scenes highlight the importance of Shaka's presence in African history, and the dark, rich colors intensify the underlying struggle between colonial influences and Shaka's quest to defend the Zulu culture. An engaging, panoramic introduction to an important figure in African history. Recommended for collections serving older teens." -School Library Journal
"The graphic novels - Shaka Rising and the sequel, King Shaka - are imaginative, engaging, and innovative ways of narrating the legend of Shaka [...] Characterization of the people in these comic books is very appealing. The illustrations are superbly designed, colorful, and support the storyline concisely. Molver shows deep understanding of Zulu history and culture. [...] Highly Recommended."- Africa Access Review
"[I]llustrated in a bold, rich, exciting way" -Mail & Guardian (South Africa)
"This story would make an excellent fictional hook to get children interested in African history and would lead them to want to learn about the Zulu nation." -Historical Novel Society

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