THE BOOK
Discover the enchanting tales of the Kwasuka Sukela series, where timeless stories of love and bravery unfold in the heart of vibrant African kingdoms.
The Blacksmith and the Dragonfly
Prince Siyabulela's passion for fashion clashes with his father's warrior expectations. Transformed into a dragonfly by a wicked witch, he is captured by blacksmith's daughter Ndiliswa. As the kingdom searches for him, they form an unlikely friendship. Together, they must overcome treachery and darkness. Will they triumph and find their true places?
DIE BOEK
Ontdek die betowerende verhale van die Kwasuka Sukela-reeks, waar tydlose stories van liefde en dapperheid ontvou in die hart van pragtige Afrika-koninkryke.
The blacksmith and the dragonfly
Prins Siyabulela se passie vir mode bots met sy pa se verwagtinge vir hom: om 'n kryger te wees. Nadat hy deur 'n bose heks in 'n naaldekoker verander is, word hy gevang deur 'n smid se dogter Ndiliswa. Terwyl die koninkryk na hom soek, vorm hulle 'n onwaarskynlike vriendskap. Saam moet hulle verraad en duisternis oorwin. Sal hulle daarin slaag om hul ware plekke vind?
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Penguin Random House South Africa
Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
Klebebindung
Illustrationen
Maße
Höhe: 2118 mm
Breite: 1369 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-637-00747-4 (9780637007474)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
THE AUTHORS
Dean White and Charles Siboto are the creative duo behind the Kwasuka Sukela Stories, a pioneering series of original South African fairy tales. Dean, a visionary storyteller, and Charles, a master of cultural narratives, co-authored the Kwasuka Sukela series, celebrating isiXhosa and isiZulu cultures with themes of female leadership, natural African beauty and life lessons. Their series fosters pride in cultural heritage, curiosity about diverse languages and inclusivity, aiming to represent every culture in South Africa. With captivating illustrations and multilingual elements, they inspire young readers to embrace diversity, build self-confidence and dream big.
DIE SKRYWERS
Dean White en Charles Siboto is die kreatiewe duo agter die Kwasuka Sukela Stories, 'n baanbrekende reeks met oorspronklike Suid-Afrikaanse sprokies. Dean, 'n visionere storieverteller, en Charles, 'n meester van kulturele narratiewe, het saam die Kwasuka Sukela-reeks geskryf, wat isiXhosa en isiZulu-kulture vier met temas van vroulike leierskap, natuurlike Afrika-skoonheid en lewenslesse. Hul reeks kweek trots op kulturele erfenis en nuuskierigheid oor diverse tale en inklusiwiteit, met die doel om elke kultuur in Suid-Afrika te verteenwoordig. Met boeiende illustrasies en meertalige elemente inspireer hulle jong lesers om diversiteit te omarm, selfvertroue te bou en groot drome te droom.
