The Blacksmith and the Dragonfly

Prince Siyabulela and Prince Zanemvula are brothers in the royal house. Siyabulela, the first-born son, refuses to join the royal guard, choosing instead to spend his time making beautiful clothes with his mother.

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Description

Ndiliswa dreams of becoming a warrior and the commander of the king’s army. But she is the daughter of a poor blacksmith, who makes spears just to get by. Prince Siyabulela has never been a soldier like his younger brother and his father fears that he won’t be a good king. When Siyabulela is transformed into a dragonfly by a wicked spell, it is up to Ndiliswa to defeat their enemies to save the prince.

Additional information

Illustrator

Christelle Lamprechts

ISBN

978-0-7981-7851-8

Award

IBBY Honour List

Award Nominated for

EB IBBY SA Picture Book Illustrator Award 2019

Publisher

Human & Rousseau