The Eagle's Tales: The Complete Trilogy
The Eagle’s Tales: The Complete Trilogy
This is Nigeria’s story, told one tale at a time.
Take young readers on an unforgettable journey through Nigeria’s modern history with The Eagle’s Tales, a three-book collection created to help children discover where Nigeria came from, understand the changes the nation has experienced, and see themselves as part of its future.
Through the eyes of a majestic Eagle, representing Nigeria herself, children travel across generations, meeting important people, exploring defining moments, and discovering the ideas that have shaped the nation.
The trilogy follows Nigeria’s journey through three chapters:
Book 1: When the Eagle Was Born
The Story of Nigeria’s Journey to Independence
From the many peoples and communities that called the land home, through colonial rule and the rise of nationalism, to the historic independence of 1 October 1960.
Book 2: When Soldiers Led the Eagle
Nigeria’s Military Era, 1966–1999
A thoughtful journey through military rule, the Civil War, rebuilding, political transitions, and the long road back to civilian government.
Book 3: When the People Chose
Nigeria’s Journey Through Civilian Rule
From the return to civilian government in 1999 through Nigeria’s evolving democratic journey and the growing role of citizens in shaping the nation.
More than history. A journey of discovery.
Written for young readers, The Eagle’s Tales presents Nigeria’s history through engaging storytelling, beautiful Nigerian-inspired illustrations, reflection questions, timelines, and age-appropriate explanations.
Children will discover that Nigeria’s story is not simply about presidents, soldiers, elections or dates. It is also about people, communities, choices, challenges, courage, change, identity and hope.
The trilogy encourages children to ask:
- Where did we come from?
- What can we learn from our journey?
- What kind of citizen will I become?