Idia of the Benin Kingdom

This book is a true story about a young girl from the Benin Kingdom namedIdia.One morning, after dreaming about a woman-warrior in battle, Idiaattends the Igue Festival, where she dances with other villagers who find hermovements inspiring and unique.Though Idia loves to dance, she is curiousabout what her dream may mean.Idia chooses to pursue her feelings and doeswhatever it takes to become what her vision had shown her.Idia of the BeninKingdom takes readers on a beautifully illustrated journey to the 1500s inancient Africa.Readers are captivated as they watch Idia transform herselffrom the young and curious daughter of a village warrior to becoming the Queenof the Kingdom of Benin.