FICTION

Through Sand and Salt: A Tale of Discovery Across the Sahara

by Elizabeth Zunon (text) & illus. by Elizabeth Zunon
Bloomsbury. Jan. 2025. 48p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781547607051.
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K-Gr 4–Readers join Malik as he journeys via camel caravan across the Sahara Desert to deliver salt to Timbuktu. The adventure is a long and arduous trip, one where Malik learns a variety of life lessons. Realistic acrylic paints and pastels, paired with the author’s words, will keep readers turning pages to see what happens next. Each spread is covered in vibrant colors, capturing the ranges of a desert landscape or myriad stops along the way. Salt is a vital part of life; it can make sweet tastes sweeter and add riches to bounty. It also can save the life of Malik’s camel when it wanders away in a sandstorm.
VERDICT This beautifully written, vibrantly illustrated book would be a solid choice for sharing the culture and life experiences of desert dwellers, whether as windows or mirrors.
Reviewed by Tara Rollins , Jan 17, 2025

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