Yakuba

An African-themed book about a young man on the verge of becoming a warrior. Dawn breaks on the African savannah. And for young Yakuba, it's a special day: he's about to become a warrior. To prove his courage, however, he must face a lion. Under the scorching sun, the boy-man walks, fearful, and finally encounters his enemy. Anxious, he rushes to fight, but is paralyzed by the gaze of the great cat, who is wounded. Now Yakuba must decide: either kill the animal and earn the respect of the tribe, or spare it and become a man in his own eyes...