Warrior Boy by Virginia Clay
Book of the Week: 17 March 2019
Illustration by Kerry Hyndman
On Tuesday we will be welcoming author Virginia Clay who will be speaking to Year 7 about her life and work.
Ben lives in London with his mum who makes conservation films and campaigns against elephant poaching. Although Ben hopes to be a doctor when he grows up, the sight of blood makes him faint. When his mum suggests that he accompany her on a trip to Kenya to meet his father’s family, and he hears ceremonial blood-tasting might be part of the welcome, he feels apprehensive as well as excited. He is not reassured when his uncle Senteu seems to disapprove of him at first sight. Fortunately, his cousin Kip is far friendlier and together the two boys face a series of challenges on the plains of the Masai Mara that test their resilience and courage.
Full of authentic detail and insight into the challenges faced by the Masai in a land that needs tourism and trade, whilst protecting their way of life and combatting the ruthlessness of poachers, this is a fast-moving story told with a light touch.
Find out more about Virginia Clay here