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Joshua, a shy student who loves playing the kalimba, worries that classmates will mock him at the upcoming talent show. He finds a mysterious Masai mask that can transform him into anyone he imagines more intriguing. After experimenting with new personas, Joshua learns that his authentic self holds genuine worth, and that embracing his identity is the truest form of magic.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Dakari Hru
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