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Makeda: The Queen of Sheba

by Marlon McKenney

A princess’s path to leadership

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A princess’s path to leadership

Set in the Kingdom of Sheba, the story centers on Makeda and her mother, Queen Ismenie, after the sudden death of King Agabos disrupts their royal family. Facing a hostile, male-dominated hierarchy and a threat to the kingdom, Makeda draws on intelligence, resilience, and leadership as she seeks to restore its safety and honor. Framed as an African fantasy epic, the book brings together a royal-family story, a struggle for power, and the making of a future queen.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children around ages 9–12 interested in African fantasy and royal stories
  • Readers who enjoy comics, graphic novels, or afrocentric anime
  • Young readers interested in stories of leadership and resilience

Themes

LeadershipFamily and griefGender and powerCourage and resilienceAfrican fantasy

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Book overview

A beautiful Ethiopian princess must use courage, strength, and leadership to conquer a dangerous enemy set on destroying the wealthy Kingdom of Sheba.

 

Princess Makeda was born into a loving royal family but when her father, King Agabos, unexpectedly dies, the lives of Makeda and her mother, Queen Ismenie, are turned upside-down. Grief-stricken, yet angry for vengeance, Makeda must use her intelligence and resiliency to navigate a toxic, male-dominated hierarchy. With the odds stacked against her and her back against the wall, Makeda embarks on the deadliest mission of her life to restore honor and safety to the Kingdom of Sheba.

 

This African Fantasy Epic is beautifully written and illustrated for both grade school children as well as fans of afrocentric anime, comics, and graphic novels. Buy Makeda the Queen of Sheba today to experience her incredible journey from young princess to legendary African Queen.

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