Journey with Kojo and Ama through seven wisdom-filled adventures combining excitement, fun and suspense filled with lessons in pride and heritage. The heroic black cat Sheba brings the children good luck as they find themselves in settings ranging from an inner city part to the deep South, and from the island of Jamaica to ancient Egypt. Richly colored illustrations bring the stories to life. The book includes exercises that strengthen basic reading and comprehension skills, and explores values centered around responsibility, purpose, pride, self-esteem, and unity. It also exposes children to the importance of safety and caution, and helps to sensitize them to discrimination in society. Perfect for both home and classroom ... pre-school through third grade.