Ada has to go on an adventure with Mbe to find Ada’s twin brother and stop her father from trying to kill her. On the path of the hunters, often Ada and her friends are the ones being hunted and this journey is a test of strength, self-belief, faith and bravery in the face of warriors and chiefs who show no mercy. The book includes a factual section at the end, to help readers widen their knowledge of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and West African culture and traditions. I think the ending of the book was very interesting and happy because Ada found her brother half way in the book and at the end they met her dad.

He deserved to be overthrown but instead of letting it happen, he tried to have kids murdered to stop it. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity – something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Polly Crosby tells ReadingZone about her novel, This Tale is Forbidden (Scholastic), a fractured fairy tale set in a dystopian world.In summary this book is about a girl who finds out her father is the Sky-king and that Papa Eze who is Ada’s guardian offered to look after her for Ada’s mother. For many years, Papa Eze has withheld a great secret from Ada to protect her from great danger, but he is forced to reveal the secret about her true heritage when he falls unwell. The historical Benin Kingdom is now an option for UK primary teachers at KS2, (ages 7 - 11) and as exciting, accurate historical fiction this is the perfect reader for teachers looking to diversify their history teaching. Books for Topics, children’s fiction reviews blog “A riveting historical adventure… as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity.

This is a gripping adventure story that offers something fresh and original to the middle grade historical fiction market. This book includes a factual section at the end, to help readers widen their knowledge of the Kingdom of Benin and West African culture and traditions and linked resources and activity sheets are available to download for free from the publisher, Dinosaur Books Ltd: https://readingagency.They will offer advice taken from warnings given and discover the meanings of new words within the context of the story. The book enables you to live the history of a heritage that is not widely covered by the curriculum, but if it was used to support the teaching of ancient civilisations would help broaden and diversify the knowledge about West African culture and traditions that children have in Upper Key Stage 2. I would recommend this book to my friend because he really likes adventure and this book is full of adventure. PLEASE NOTE: From 1st of July 2021, shipments from the UK to EU countries will be subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) charges. The Sky-king, who does not like Ada’s mother, wants to kill Ada because he does not want any of Ada’s mother’s children to live.

A riveting historical adventure… as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity. A fast-paced adventure, this story brings to life one of Africa's most fascinating civilizations, the ancient Edo Kingdom of Benin. Candy Gourlay introduces Wild Song, her companion novel to Bone Talk, in which Luki and Samkad leave their home in the Philippines for America. Children of the Benin Kingdom is the debut novel by Dinah Orji, a British author of Nigerian heritage. Featuring a strong female protagonist, the book opens up the chance to discuss identity, heritage and belonging.

I would have rated it 10/10 if there was more description in the book because there wasn’t much and it would have made a more clearer image of the book in my head. This is an immersive adventure story and perfect for any child who enjoys being transported to another world.