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A Coalition of Lions
A Coalition of Lions
Author: Elizabeth Wein
"Elizabeth Wein’s storytelling is rich and strange and wonderful."—Robin McKinley After the death of virtually all of her family in the battle of Camlan, Goewin--Princess of Britain, daughter of the High King Artos and his wife Ginevra--makes a desperate journey to African Aksum, to meet with Constantine, the British ambassador and he...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670036189
ISBN-10: 0670036188
Publication Date: 4/14/2003
Pages: 204
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
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3.8 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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This book was marketed as YA, but I really didn't feel that it had that feel at all...
This is a short but complex historical fiction story that postulates that in the time of 6th-century Arthurian Britain, there was a political/trade connection between Britain and the kingdom of Aksum (modern-day Ethiopia). The British princess, Goewin, has had to flee her country due to political unrest and has travelled to Aksum in the company of the African ambassador, in order to meet with her British fiance, who is curently acting as regent in Aksum. However, her emotions do not match up with the course of action that may be most politically expedient....

Strong characterization and vivid cultural depictions make this book a stand-out. It also has a nice note at the end that puts it into context with "known" history - something I always like!


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