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The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela: A Tale from Africa
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 114 Ratings and 32 Reviews

Book Description
Long ago in the mountains of Ethiopia, the bees arrived in Lalibela, and people poured in from all around to procure their sweet honey. A young girl named Almaz vows one day her honey will be the best of all. When she shares her dream with the current beekeepers, they laugh her away and tell her it's men's work. Almaz is determined to prove them all wrong, but she can barely climb the trees to rea... More
Book Information
PublisherHoliday House
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100823418588
ISBN-13978-0823418589
Publication Date04/01/2006
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About Cristina Kessler (Author) : I grew up in Los Altos, CA. Ever since the age of 10, I knew that I wanted to be a writer, and since the age of 12 I also knew that I would be a traveler, when I read a complete encyclopedia set calle... more
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About Leonard Jenkins (Illustrator) : Leonard Jenkins is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Leonard Jenkins include Sweet Land of Liberty, Champions on the Bench, The Best ... more
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