Cirrus@Austlit

'Kato Kintu challenges the evil King Bemba to a duel. But Kintu loses terribly and flees into exile on an island. There, he gains wisdom and experience. Will it be enough for Kintu to return, unite his people, and free them from the strongest warrior in the world?

'Based upon the true story of the man who founded Uganda's most famous royal dynasty, this book inspires confidence in boys that even if at first they fail, they can still overcome their adversaries. More importantly, it teaches the importance of working together to achieve a goal while giving credit to the one responsible for making it all possible.' (Publication summary)