Celebrating one of the most important historical African civilisations, the Kingdom of Benin. Children of the Benin Kingdom was named a Reading Agency Book of the Year for 2020
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 he must tell Ada the truth and reveal to her, her true identity – even though this will expose his daughter to danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest to discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on an incredible journey which tests her strengths to their limit – with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.