In the Congo, a herd of giraffe dream of a land of acacia trees. When the dry season comes, Bongani and his herd must move north with the rains to find it, but the Congo can be a dangerous place. Especially for giraffe. On their way, they meet old friends and treacherous foes. In the sweet lilt of poetry, this story paints a poignant image of a struggle we can all identify with. Join Bongani and his family on a wondrous journey as they travel toward their destination: a land of peace.

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Book Website

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737363151/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_A0ZANNDRYN1GGWYTWYN6

Contributor(s)

Claire Ishi Ayetoro

Publisher

Equal Age

ISBN-13

978-1-73736-315-6

Publication Date

Jan 30, 2022

Pages

119

Tags

#juvenilefiction

Our Review (4 out of 5 stars)

In the allegorical novella "A Leaf for Bongani", a young giraffe and his traveling herd work to sustain their hope, even as they meet with obstacles. The migration of a Congolese giraffe herd inspires a motivational allegory in Claire Ishi Ayetoro’s spiritual novella "A Leaf for Bongani".... Read More