Children of the Benin Kingdom by Dina Orji

Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows it's time to reveal to Ada her true heritage - time for her to travel deep into the forest to discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart.

Fast paced and bringing one of Africa's most fascinating civilisations to life it's perfect for making sure the book shelf is diverse and inclusive and that it contains stories from varied settings and cultures.