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Nkoninkoni Kindle Edition

by Jo Robinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Nkoninkoni is a short story out of Africa. Nkoninkoni is the Wildebeest. Legend has it that it was the last animal made by God, and that because He had mostly run out of body parts by then, he made the Wildebeest using the leftover parts he had from other animals, and that’s why the Wildebeest looks like a clown. Siphiso seems to have the same problem with his oddly shaped face and is bullied because of it, until one day he goes on a magical journey with his grandfather, and that day changes his life forever.
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    30 pages
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    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    August 31, 2015
  5. File size
    255 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B014R2HZVI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weaverback Press (August 31, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 255 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 30 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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D. W. Peach
5.0 out of 5 stars An African folktale for the whole family.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016
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This short story is set in Africa and has the feel of a folktale. A young boy, Siphiso, is bullied for his odd appearance. He spends time with his wise grandfather and learns about Nkoninkoni (the wildebeest), a creature who, despite its clownish appearance, is both kind and brave. A magical journey with his grandfather to a secret valley changes Siphiso's life. Nkoninkoni is a delightful read for the whole family.
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Chris Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars A story for your heart.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
My advice is to ignore your brain and read this story with your heart as well as your eyes.
Also, enjoy excerpts from three more of Jo Robinson's books; 'African Me', 'Shadow People: The Finding' and 'Echoes of Narcissus'.
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Christina Steiner
4.0 out of 5 stars Letting go of fear
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2016
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This is the story of a bullied and mistreated boy. His awakening occurs when he takes a journey into a secret valley with his sage grandfather. Jo Robinson tells the tale in simple words but delivers a powerful message.
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Annika
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful heart-warming and memorable short story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2016
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This is a heart-warming tender short story of a boy called Siphiso who is bullied by his peers and insultingly called a Nkoninkni. The Nkoninkni are wildebeest and according to the legends these were the last animals made by God with the remaining body parts left over - thus were created the 'clowns of the animal world'.

In his sadness and loneliness Siphiso seeks solace and comfort in the company of his grandfather. Nduduzo is a healer who is also scorned and ostracised by society and particularly by his son's wife who fails to understand and revere the old ways.

The story unfolds in the style of a parody and wonderfully evokes the magic of Africa, its light and warmth, its mysticism and spiritual world where anything is possible. As the two take a walk away from the village Nduduzo tells a story...a story that changes Siphiso forever.

This is a delightful book with a perfect ending. It's engaging and memorable. In my opinion it is just too short - I didn't want it to end!
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Chris Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars A story for your heart.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2015
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My advice is to ignore your brain and read this story with your heart as well as your eyes.
Also, enjoy excerpts from three more of Jo Robinson's books; 'African Me', 'Shadow People: The Finding' and 'Echoes of Narcissus'.
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