Children of the Benin Kingdom

A fast-paced adventure, bringing to life the ancient Edo Kingdom of Benin one of Africa's most fascinating civilisations, this is the story of Ada a young girl with an extraordinary past ...
Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick.

But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows it's time to reveal to Ada her true heritage - time for her to travel deep into the forest to discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart.

Relying on her close friendships, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief, Ada sets off on an incredible journey which tests her strengths to their limit.

A fast-paced adventure, bringing to life one of Africa's most fascinating civilizations, the ancient Edo Kingdom of Benin, this is an immersive adventure story for any child who enjoys being transported to another world. This is exciting, accurate historical fiction. The historical Benin Kingdom is now an option for UK primary teachers at KS2, (ages 7 - 11). 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.