English ↔ Kiswahili · Ages 7–11
The Star Voyage
Safari ya Nyota
Juma's grandfather built dhows in Stone Town until his hands grew too tired. Now the last boat he made sits unfinished, and Juma has decided to sail it. Six books of sea, stars and Kiswahili — the language of the whole East African coast.
Theme: Adventure on the Swahili coast
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The Star Voyage · Book 1
The Unfinished Boat
Jahazi Lisilokamilika
Dr. Schuppert
Tools, wood and the words Babu uses when he is not pleased.
152 pages
The Star Voyage · Book 2
Following the Stars
Kufuata Nyota
Dr. Schuppert
Directions, the night sky and a map drawn on a mango leaf.
168 pages
The Star Voyage · Book 3
The Whale Called Bi Mkubwa
Nyangumi Aitwaye Bi Mkubwa
Dr. Schuppert
Sea creatures, sizes and the politest whale in the Indian Ocean.
184 pages
The Star Voyage · Book 4
The Spice Market
Soko la Viungo
Dr. Schuppert
Buying, bargaining, colours and smells in Darajani market.
160 pages
The Star Voyage · Book 5
The Storm at Pemba
Dhoruba ya Pemba
Dr. Schuppert
Weather, fear and courage — and the words for all three.
176 pages
The Star Voyage · Book 6
Home by Morning
Nyumbani Kufikia Asubuhi
Dr. Schuppert
Time, family and the last voyage of the series.
152 pages