A young Ugandan boy called Nkoza and his little sister Nankya are on an exciting adventure as they discover what life is like in a Ugandan village after they are sent by their parents to live with their grandfather. Their grandfather takes them on a folk tale storytime adventure during the evenings and teaches them about their rich cultural heritage and inspires them to learn their local Ugandan languages.
In this Volume Nkoza is excited to embark on an adventure to visit the Wildlife Park and learn the names of the wild animals. Nkoza promises his little sister Nankya that he will share with her the amazing story of the encounters with the wildlife. Their grandpa, a former wildlife ranger, teaches Nkoza and Nankya the Luganda and Swahili names of the wild animals.
Beasts of a Little Land is a stunning achievement’ TLS 'Spectacular' Lisa See, author of The Island of Sea Women 'I loved it' Brandon Hobson, author of The Removed 'Unforgettable' Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, author of The Mountains Sing An epic story of love and war, set during the turbulent decades of Korea's fight for independence It is 1917, and Korea is under Japanese occupation; the country is yet to be divided into north and south. With the threat of famine looming, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silver's courtesan school in cosmopolitan Pyongyang, an act of desperation that will cement her place in the lowest social class. But the city's days as a haven are numbered. Jade flees to Seoul where she forms a deep friendship with an orphan boy called JungHo, who scrapes together a living begging on the streets. As Jade becomes a sought-after performer with unexpected romantic prospects, JungHo is swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence. Soon, Jade must decide between following her own ambitions or risking everyone for the one she loves. From the perfumed chambers of the courtesan school to the glamorous cafés of a modernising Seoul, the unforgettable characters of Beasts of a Little Land unveil a world where friends become enemies and enemies become saviours, where heroes are persecuted and beasts take many shapes.
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