Malkia is a Swahili word meaning "queen." In a perfect world, a Malkia would be seated on her beautiful throne, in a palace tucked away in an enchanting land of milk and honey. She would be draped in a shimmering gown made of the finest silk and precious stones. Her golden crown in place, she would want for nothing. In reality, Malkia is every brave and courageous girl who chooses to rise up despite tough times, to fight for her God-given purpose and destiny. A Malkia is rich in character, faith and strength. Malkia Short Stories take place in the beautiful lush Kenyan countryside where we meet five Kenyan Malkias. Each Malkia is faced with challenges that could completely alter their destinies. Come along on an adventure in which we take a peek into the lives of these five modern-day Malkias. Appropriate age for this book is 12 years or older.