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The Drums Of Soweto
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ISBN13: 9798181541108
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 14 2026
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 14 2026
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When the drums of Soweto suddenly fall silent, twelve-year-old Zola discovers a secret hidden beneath his grandmother's bed-a magical Drum of Memory that carries the stories of Africa.
Joined by his brave cousin Amahle, Zola is swept into an unforgettable adventure across the continent. From the ancient libraries of Timbuktu and the mighty Niger River to the stone kingdoms of Great Zimbabwe and the floating Sky Library of Ethiopia, the children must restore five lost rhythms before a mysterious villain known as The Collector erases Africa's memories forever.
Joined by his brave cousin Amahle, Zola is swept into an unforgettable adventure across the continent. From the ancient libraries of Timbuktu and the mighty Niger River to the stone kingdoms of Great Zimbabwe and the floating Sky Library of Ethiopia, the children must restore five lost rhythms before a mysterious villain known as The Collector erases Africa's memories forever.
Along the way, they meet griots, spirit drummers, ancestors, and heroes from history. They learn powerful lessons about courage, belonging, patience, hope, unity, and forgiveness while discovering the beauty of African cultures, languages, inventions, music, and traditions.
Blending fantasy, history, emotional intelligence, and African heritage, The Drums of Soweto is an inspiring middle-grade adventure about family, identity, resilience, and the power of remembering who you are.
Perfect for readers ages 8-12, this heartwarming story reminds us that the future grows stronger when we honor the stories of the past.
As long as the drumbeat lives, the story never dies.
Blending fantasy, history, emotional intelligence, and African heritage, The Drums of Soweto is an inspiring middle-grade adventure about family, identity, resilience, and the power of remembering who you are.
Perfect for readers ages 8-12, this heartwarming story reminds us that the future grows stronger when we honor the stories of the past.
As long as the drumbeat lives, the story never dies.
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