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There are not many traditional stories from Benin written for children, but these short stories have been retold especially for Key Stage 2. Kingdom of Benin Short Stories feature Ehi, an Edo warrior chief who heads off to war, and Uki, whose dance group is chosen to dance for the king at a tribal festival.
Follow the experiences of a princess growing up in the Kingdom of Benin in this fictional diary written especially for Key Stage 2. Diary of An Edo Princess book also has links to online comprehension questions and it is perfect for guided reading. The author has also created a KS2 Activity Pack (click to see on Amazon) based on this book.
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