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Aida
Leontyne Price (1990) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: African-American, Folklore, Multicultural, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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The countries of Egypt and Ethiopia are
at war! Ethiopia's king, King Amonasro,
is forbidding everyone from leaving the
borders of Ethiopia. Aida, King
Amonasro's daughter was bored and
restless so she decides to do the
forbidden--leave the palace grounds!
When Aida leaves the palace, she is
unaware that her life is about to
change forever. Opera legend, Leotyne
Price and
illustrating legends, Leo and Diane
Dillon have come together to recreate a
timeless story for all ages. A story
where rebellion has a price and
honor is the command of the day.
Looking for a new addition to your
library? Aida is a must
for any library collection.
Reviewed by: Annie / West Boulevard Library
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