Saba
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Gondar, Ethiopia – 1846
10/10
Saba is an endearing and loveable character. You cannot help but feel her pain, and want to help her through whatever she’s going through. Her book is beautifully written. It has lovely descriptions throughout, and it reads like a work of poetry, with metaphors, similes, and messages written between the lines, but also explained in a way that feels comprehendable to readers. The story is powerful, and has touches of real history interwoven with fictional characters. The doll is beautiful. Her face paint is stunning and her hair beautifully braided. I give this doll, book, and character a solid score.
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Saba is twelve years old, and lives in Ethiopia in the 1840s. She’s responsible, curious, and trustworthy, and has a great respect for her elders. But sometimes, she says or does things she regrets, even though she tries very hard to behave. She has a strong love and connection for her family, and would do anything to try to help them. She’s not very brave, but throughout the story, becomes stronger and more courageous.