7+years
Wild Magic: Legend of the Black Lion
Author: Abiola BelloIllustrator: Emma McCannOn their first ever trip to Ethiopia, Misha and Ziggy are excited to talk to (and turn into) the animals they meet. But when a rare black lion is being hunted by poachers, the twins work to save him and the rest of the animals. A great exploration of Ethiopian food, Nigerian-British culture and the hilarious life of a twin!
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- Abiola Bello was nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2019
- Abiola Bello is a multi-award-winning author
- Emma McCann is a multi-award-winning illustrator
- Own Voice
- Black representation
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Diverse cast
- Single parent
- Challenges gender stereotypes
- Female lead