Archives Tag: Ugochinyelu Anidi

Books Reviews

April 19, 2022

Title: An African Night’s Entertainment Author: Cyprian Ekwensi Publisher: African University Press Number of Pages: 152 Type of Book: Folktale, Fiction; African Age: 10+ Available here: Borrow from ZODML Library, Ikoyi Lagos or buy here. Price: $50.00 MY SUMMARY It tells the story of two men on a quest; one to have a child at all costs and … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: An African Night’s Entertainment

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Zahrah the Windseeker Author: Nnedi Okoroafor-Mbachu Publisher: Farafina Books/ HMH Books for Young Readers Number of pages: 320/308 Type of Book: Fantasy, Fiction; African Age: 10+ Available here and here. Price: N500; $7.51 MY SUMMARY Zahrah is a 13-year-old girl born with dadalocks in a kingdom where people with dadalocks are looked upon as strange. She is quiet, shy, constantly … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Zahrah the Windseeker

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: The Time Machine Author: H. G. Wells Publisher: Bendon Classics Number of Pages: 178 Type of Book: Science Fiction; Classic Age: 8+ Available here: The Hub, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos Price: N880 MY SUMMARY The time traveller’s theory: “If our minds can move back and forth in time, we can too. All we need is the … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: The Time Machine

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Amazing Adventures of Izi and Larry The Dinosaur Author: Olusegun Akande Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Number of pages: 88 Type of Book: Fiction; Christian Age: 8+ Available here or contact the author: info@iziandlarrybooks.com Price: $15.00 MY SUMMARY Saturday is zoo day for 8-year-old Izi. She loves going to the zoo to visit the animals. One very ordinary … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Amazing Adventures of Izi and Larry The Dinosaur

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Moby Dick Author: Herman Melville Publisher: Bendon Number of Pages: 181 Type of Book: Fiction, Classic Age: 8+ Available here and here. Price: N580 MY SUMMARY Described by the author as the “greatest sea yarn since Jonah,” it’s a tale about a young man, Ishmael who decided to join a whaling ship on a three-year expedition that became … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Moby Dick

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Matilda Author: Roald Dahl Publisher: Puffin books Number of Pages: 240 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 8-12 Available here  or Plot 12, Johnson Street, off Bode Thomas road, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. Price: N1,580   MY SUMMARY (without the ending): This book is about a 5-year-old but do not be deceived, your 8-year-old may not … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Matilda

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Books EDUCATION

April 19, 2022

Title:   Jelly Baby   Author: Phillip Begho   Publisher: Monarch Books                              Number of pages:  112            Type of Book: Fiction   Age: 9-12   Available here. It is also available for borrowing at the ZODML library, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.   Price: N200   MY SUMMARY Jelly Baby is about a group of … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Jelly Baby

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title:   The Missing Clock  Author: Mai Nasara  Publisher: Visa Books                                    Number of pages:  96             Type of Book: Fiction  Age: 9-12   Available here or contact the author on Twitter   Price: $9.99 MY SUMMARY Banji Tobe learns that planting … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: The Missing Clock

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title:   Ellie And The Cat Author: Malorie Blackman Publisher: Cassava Republic Press                Number of pages:  93            Type of Book: Fiction Age: 6-8 Available here: http://www.cassavarepublic.biz/products/ellie-and-the-cat Price: N400   MY SUMMARY (without the ending): This is a delightful story about friendship and a little … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Ellie And The Cat

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Fela Anikulapo Kuti Author: Ola Ajibola Publisher: Lantern Books Number of pages: 126 Type of Book: Creative Non-fiction Age: 8-12 Available here and other major bookshops. Price: N400     MY SUMMARY This book is a beautiful account of the life of Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. It shows interesting details from his birth, … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Fela Anikulapo Kuti

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Readers’ Theatre Twelve Plays For Young People Author: Mabel Segun Publisher: Mabelline Publications Number of pages: 191 Type of Book: Fiction, African Age: 8+ Available at Terrakulture Victoria Island, Lagos Price: N 800   MY SUMMARY First off, this book was a joint winner of the NLNG prize for Children’s Literature in 2007. It is a book of … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Readers’ Theatre Twelve Plays For Young People

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames Author: Nnedi Okoroafor Publisher: Cassava Republic Press Number of pages: 229 Type of Book: Fiction, African Age: 9+ Price: N 800   MY SUMMARY Sunny is a 13-year-old Igbo girl who grew up in New York and had a pretty ordinary life until she moved back to Nigeria and discovered that … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: The No. 1 Car Spotter Author: Atinuke Publisher: Walker Books Number of pages: 111 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 8 and above Available here: Terrakulture Victoria Island, Lagos Price: N1200   MY SUMMARY (without the ending): This book, the first in the series, introduces the bubbly and cheerful Oluwalase Babatunde Benson as No 1. No. … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: The No. 1 Car Spotter + Win a Fantastic Prize

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