Luanda, 06/28 – A book titled “Nzamba - O Rei Sou Eu”, by the Angolan writer John Bella, was presented to the public Saturday at Luanda`s Independence Park, in the ambit of the second edition of the children`s Book Fair, which opened on Thursday.

Edited by the National Books and Discs Institute (INALD), the work portrays a dispute for power, taking place in a village, between the elephant and the lion, which had a negative impact on the good relationship among the animals, said the author.

To settle their disagreement the animals had to resort to the tortoise (the local advisor) for assistance, noted the author of the 26 page-book with an initial 1000 available copies.

“The two contenders were advised to hold elections in which the elephant became the king of the forest, whereas the lion became the head of all animals", stressed the author, who said he was making this metaphor as a way to teach children about the benefits of democracy and also because of the country`s current electoral process.

Born in Luanda and founding member of the Young Brigade of Literature, John Bella is currently a teacher.

Graduate in sociology by Angola’s Jean Piaget University, the writer is also the author of various literary works like "Água da vida", "Panelas cozinharam madrugadas" and "A canção da felicidade".