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The Black Heel (Peggy Oppong Novel)
Everything was going on smoothly for her and the future appeared secured until a shocking betrayal shatters everything Naomi had lived for. In the bleak darkness that follows she is forced to make a choice — to return to the past or wade towards the flickering light that beckoned her.
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The Green Sunset (Peggy Oppong Novel)
Her father deserted her when she was a baby and her mother, who scratched and scraped to put clothes on her back, was brutally murdered when she was a teenager. By the age of 21, Larley, the much sought-after beautiful lady, had it all – power, wealth, position and fame plus the one gift everyone coveted: Her ability to accurately foretell the future. This earns her several friends and foes.
Larley predicts an unusual spectacle of green sunset and along with it a dramatic change in several people’s fortunes. The fulfillment of this prediction sets in motion a series of events, which leaves everyone gaping.
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Echoes from the Past (Peggy Oppong Novel)
Phoebe courageously steps in to avert a near-clash between Barbara Fhanuelle, the affluent but caustic-tongued client and the salon owner. Barbara, driven by curiosity to learn more about Phoebe, invites her home. Phoebe meets two men at Barbara’s residence: Felix Newgate, old enough to be Phoebe’s father but a wealthy, handsome and highly-respected doctor who offers her financial security, a future of bliss and also has the active support of Barbara; and Ekow, Barbara’s only son, who is younger, makes Phoebe laugh and open up in a way no one else has done before.
But everyone, including Barbara, warns her to stay away from Ekow, who breaks women’s hearts.
Kwaku Amoa, the famous investigative journalist, is convinced the playing field is not level and undertakes to dig up dirt, from Newgate’s past to permanently shame and disqualify him.
The battle lines are drawn and it promises to be fierce.
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Rattling in the Closet
Suitable for reading by children above age 9, teenagers and young adults
It’s election term in St Felice and there is a tight race for prefects’ positions. Fun-loving Mercy is set to form a winning team with her best buddy Perry. That’s the plan –until the “phen-aah-menal” Salvina springs into the picture. Suddenly, no one in St Felice is certain of anything anymore.
Who is this girl, Salvina, anyway? Can Mercy and her friends afford to watch her trample on their dreams? Torn between truth and lies, how far will Mercy go to protect her hopes, her best friend, and her own carefully kept secret?
₵45.00Rattling in the Closet
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The Silver Spoon (Peggy Oppong Novel)
Sekyiwaa is a product of a broken home characterised by hardships, heartaches and deprivation. When she receives an all-expenses covered scholarship to study medicine overseas, she sees this not only as the realisation of her life’s ambition but also as the gateway to a bright future. She is determined that nothing will come between her and the fulfilment of this dream.
Sekyiwaa’s rich fiance, Jeremiah, is determined to marry before the completion of her eleven years of education and pursues this objective relentlessly using all resources available to him — his irresistible charm, time, energy and money — in his efforts to break her resolve.
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Courtesy for Boys and Girls
Age Range: 9 years and above
Most of us were trained with this as a guidebook. Fundamental rules of courtesy for young people, rules on behaviour; much more needed today!
This book is adapted from up-to-date fundamental rules of courtesy as they apply to young people of today and list for the guidance of parents and teachers 165 rules on a gracious refinement of behaviour.
₵35.00Courtesy for Boys and Girls
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Grandma’s List (Hardcover)
Winner of the Golden Baobab prize, Grandma’s List is a hardcover book for children aged 5+.
Fatima is determined to save the day. She wants to help Grandma with her to-do list so that everyone will realize that she is a big girl now! But the errands don’t go exactly as expected…Fatima, what have you done?
₵40.00Grandma’s List (Hardcover)
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Oko and the Dancing Baboon
Suitable for JHS students and children between 12 and 15 years.
Oko and the Dancing Baboon tells of the wonderful bond between Oko and his intelligent dancing pet baboon, Patapaa. The two are painfully separated when Oko’s unscrupulous brother- in-law takes the baboon away on tour for money. Overworked and maltreated, Patapaa is miraculously saved from death, but is still in danger. How does Oko cope with the problems of settling in a new school and Patapaa’s problems? How do the two friends eventually get to the attention of the head of state and become part of a children’s cultural ambassador troupe to tour Europe?
₵28.00Oko and the Dancing Baboon
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The President’s Son (Winmat Senior Readers)
The two rogues would like to reap where they have not sown. Will Tabi be able to impersonate the President’s son successfully? Will the sugarcoated words and grabbing hands be enough to get them to the land of milk and honey?
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The Courage to Say No (Winmat Senior Readers)
Asebu, a student of one of the best schools in the country, takes to bad company and hard drugs. Will he listen to the advice of his parents, pastor and girlfriend? Or will he succumb to the influence of bad friends?
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3 Siblings and a Cousin
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
Book #2 in the 3Siblings series
“Shut up and listen. Did you just hear Mum, inviting Catherine dearest to spend Christmas with us?”
“And?” Joshua asked.
“Earth to Joshua, Catherine cannot come here!” Naomi exclaimed.
“And how do you plan to stop her from coming, short of us moving?”
“That is why I need your help; we have to tell Mum that Catherine cannot come.”
“Naomi, leave me out of your schemes. I’m not interested. I don’t care if Catherine comes or not.”
“What do you mean, Joshua? My problems should be yours too and have you forgotten so soon…”
Who is Catherine? And why does her pending arrival have Naomi in a bellyache?
₵29.003 Siblings and a Cousin
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Learn and Play: The Game Between Rabbit & Tortoise (Board book)
Age Range: 0 – 3 years
One day a Rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was laughing at the Tortoise for being so slow. Rabbit challenged Tortoise to a race. Who will win the race?
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Studying at Home
This book brings to you practical advice on your studies at home: doing your homework, using time wisely, and being disciplined. It is important to know that there is time for everything – time for play and time for your studies.
You will also learn about the danger in copying your friend’s work during exams. The book also shows you how to pass your exams and pass well.
It is a practical guide for boys and girls in primary and junior secondary schools.
₵35.00Studying at Home
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The Ga Picture Alphabet (Ga)
A is for Akpakpa, B is for Baa…
Ga is the beautiful, poetic language that lent the word kwashiokor to global medical vocabulary.
Working alongside Peruvian illustrator Avril Filomeno, renowned Ghanaian novelist and poet, Nii Ayikwei Parkes has created a playful universe in which the pictures tell a story as you learn the letters of the Ga alphabet.
Simple and fun, this one-of-a-kind book gives children the basics needed to master this musical language of West Africa.
Bonus: This picture book includes a colourful glossary with Ewe, Dagbani and Akan as well as French and English translations for all the words!
₵75.00The Ga Picture Alphabet (Ga)
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Black Barbie (Hardcover)
Age Range: 7 – 12 years
Black Barbie, by London-based animator and illustrator Comfort Arthur, is the picture book adaptation of her award winning animated short film by the same name.
Voiced by British-Ghanaian actress, television presenter and producer Ama K. Abebrese, the story grew out of the filmmaker’s own experience with the use of relaxers and skin bleaching products while growing up in the U.K.
After debuting in 2016, Black Barbie became an international sensation, screened at various film festivals in over 50 countries and winning numerous awards, including Best Animated Film at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Spoke Word Film at the Realtime Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria.
With powerful moments of sadness, humor and introspection, Black Barbie explores the artist’s personal journey toward self-acceptance, empowerment and loving the skin she’s in.
While intended to be a great catalyst for discussion for children of all background, in the words of Dr. Tyner, “This powerful book reminds every young Black woman that you are more than enough. You are the standard of beauty, with your glowing melanin skin, the intricacy of your precious locks, and the vibrancy of Black Girl Magic that fills every room that you enter.”
₵50.00Black Barbie (Hardcover)
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Honesty: Everyday Values For Sunday School Children
Mummy discovered her favourite serving bowl was broken. When asked, all the children denied breaking it. Mansa finally owned up after the children were asked many times. She was punished by her parents for being dishonest.
Everyday Values for Sunday School Children is a collection of short stories on 10 values that every growing Christian child should imbibe. Each story shows the involvement of Christian parents in inculcating values in their children. It is the prayer of the author that this book will be a blessing into every home it finds its way into.
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Learning to Count with Joshua (Little Sage Activity Book)
Age Range: 3 – 6 years
Little Sage Activity Books are designed to start children on the right path to a lifetime of reading, counting and writing.
The books are designed to be engaging and to hold the short attention span characterised by children of this age group.
Research has shown that children learn faster and well when they are enjoying themselves.
We reward children with stickers not just for a completed right answer but for effort; this is to encourage teamwork and build confidence, necessary for the journey through life.
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Fati and the Old Man
Age Range: 5 – 7 years
Who is chasing Fati? This time round little Fati is in trouble with an old man she caught stealing pito. The old man says he did not take the pito but Fati DID see him take pito that was not his…! Who is speaking the truth? Find out in this new Fati episode.
Fati and the Old Man is sequel to the first book Fati and the Honey Tree and is based on the real life adventures of a young girl growing up in northern Ghana. It has been adapted for print by the Osu Library Fund, an organisation which promotes literacy in Ghana.
₵55.00Fati and the Old Man
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I Love You Colouring
Age: 3 to 6 years
“I loved you even before I saw you.
From the day I knew I was going to be a mum
on that day my eyes went twinkle twinkle”
These simple words from the book convey a lot of emotion and a feeling of belonging that every child seeks. They are reassuring and soothing. These words will help quell a lot of insecurity and fear. They go a long way to help shape behaviour and boost confidence.
These semi-personalized books are written for every child using their day names, following a Ghanaian cultural norm. Find the day of the week on which your child was born and choose from the range.
₵45.00I Love You Colouring
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Masterman: Our World and Our People for Basic Schools Book 5
Suitable for children between 2 and 6 years
Our World and Our People (OWOP) for Basic Schools series are activity-based books which have been carefully written and designed in conformity with the current approved curriculum of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), of the Ghana Education Service for Basic Schools (September, 2019).
Each book consists of five (5) major strands, namely:
- All About Us
- All Around Us
- Our Beliefs And Values
- Our Nation, Ghana
- My Global Community.
Under each strand are four (4) sub-strands.
There are enough practical activities to involve learners and to test their Relevant Previous Knowledge about the subject matter which puts them at the centre of the teaching and learning process.
The series also provide critical thinking which helps learners to develop their cognitive and reasoning abilities to enable them analyse issues and situations, leading to the resolution of problems in their everyday activities. There are enough Class Exercises, Projects and Home Learning/Parents Help that could be useful for School Based Assessment (S.B.A).
Each book comes with an accompanying Teacher’s Guide that guides the teacher with the current methods and strategies for teaching with the Standard Based Curriculum for Our World and Our People.
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Lives of Five Great Ghanaian Leaders
Age Range: 8 – 15 years
In this piece of non-fiction from Adaex, readers learn about the biographical sketches of five great Ghanaian personalities.
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Addition (Little Sage Activity Book)
Age Range: 3 – 6 years
Little Sage Activity Books are designed to start children on the right path to a lifetime of reading, counting and writing.
The books are designed to be engaging and to hold the short attention span characterised by children of this age group.
Research has shown that children learn faster and well when they are enjoying themselves.
We reward children with stickers not just for a completed right answer but for effort; this is to encourage teamwork and build confidence, necessary for the journey through life.
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How Stories Spread Around the World
Age Range: 6 – 10 years
In a magical journey, Rogério Andrade Barbosa and Graca Lima transport us to the African continent, with its many faces, colours, smells, sounds, gestures and shapes.
It is a little mouse that guides us throughout this story. It hears everything and sees everything. It observes the many faces of several human groups that inhabit the African continent in their daily activities. Through the watching eye of this mouse we are shown customs, religion, economic activities, histories and the cultural universe of different peoples.
How did the stories spread out around the world? It is a trip to unknown and mysterious places…
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Young Ruler Magazine
The Young Ruler Magazine is designed to unleash greatness in children. The magazine focuses on shaping the mindsets of children to make them elements of influence to transform the world in general and Africa in particular. It is published thrice in the year.₵10.00Young Ruler Magazine
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Tahinta: A Rhythm Play for Children (With QR Code for Audio)
Tahinta is a story with a beat. It is about a boy went fishing in the River Birim. He set his fish-trap in the water. He cast his net but when he drew it out, it was empty. He began to look unhappy. But just when he was getting ready to go home, something came walking across the river. You will find out what it was.
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Who Cares?
Age Range: 7 – 13 years
Bubu is a curious and lively child who lives in a small town. She constantly challenges her understanding of the world and, through her daily observations about how people act in the town, has become aware of the widespread littering habits among them, which eventually leads to environmental destruction. So with a strong desire to understand the reasons behind their daily habit of littering, she begins to throw questions at those caught in the act of littering the environment, becoming an annoyance to many. Will they listen to Bubu? Will they regret their actions?
₵20.00Who Cares?
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