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Dudu the Mongoose and Other Africa Stories: True Adventures of Growing Up with Animals in Kenya for Ages 8-14

Charming Stories of a Magical Childhood in East AfricaFor Rosalind, growing up in Kenya was an adventure-filled world in which risk-taking was actively encouraged while at play among some of the world's most amazing animals and larger-than-life people. Her adventures and encounters also have important lessons for today's youngsters and their parents.At the age of twelve, Rosalind was sent to boarding school in England, but when she flew home to Kenya for the holidays, she spent much of her time alone, exploring the outdoors. Rosalind was given far more freedom than most children are nowadays and was lucky to have enjoyed so many adventures amongst East Africa's resilient people, amazing animals, and gorgeous geography.Her whimsical stories focus on the challenges she faced, the fears she felt ,and the curiosity that kept pushing her to her limits ... and a bit beyond. Middle-grade readers and grown-ups will delight in Rosalind's adventures with Tony Archer the ostrich, the lioness, pony camp, Roger the hedgehog, Pip the hamster, Buku the rat, and of course, Dudu the Mongoose.Order your copy of this illustrated book of 11 short stories today or click 'Look Inside' to start reading about Rosalind's encounter with Tony Archer the ostrich.Read more

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