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  • Shameful Sacrifice (Pacesetters)

    During the Biafran War, each person has to fight for survival in whatever way seems best. For Ije-ego life is particularly hard. She has an extended family to support and care for – and nothing but herself to give in return for help. Will she be able to return to normality when the War ends?

  • Bittersweet (Pacesetters)

    Ayorinde Campell returns to Sierra Leone after four years of studying in England. On board ship she meets the dashing, handsome Raymond Thomas and falls in love. It seems that she is destined for a life of happiness, but there are dark clouds on the horizon.

  • Operation Rhino (Pacesetters)

    Throughout the world the rhino population has been exterminated by ruthless men, greedy for their own wealth. Only in East Africa is there any hope of stemming the tide. A band of dedicated conservationists, led by Dr Hanna Mwaura, are determined to save the species. There is no room in Hanna’s life for anything else – even for love. But ranged against them are the forces of evil – and they seem always to be one step ahead of the conservationists…

  • The Border Runners (Pacesetters)

    Waichari’s parents are tragically killed in a car crash leaving him with huge debts and a younger brother and sister to care for. Their farm will have to be auctioned unless Waichari can find the money. There is only one way to get it quickly – Waichari will have to risk everything by joining the smuggling trade (magendo) at Chepkube on the Kenyan/Ugandan border. It is a dangerous game and he cannot even tell Janet, the girl he loves, what he is doing.

  • At Nineteen: Bracing the Odds of Teenage Pregnancy

    COMPELLING, REVEALING and HEART-WARMING, this is a memoir that will resonate with you forever.

    When a young teenage mother sets out on a lonely path to care for herself and her unborn child in an unfavourable environment, she manages to continue her education after the birth of her child, despite the loss of her father, who was her most important support system.

    She manages to give her child the best of everything with the support of family and a few close friends. But as fate would have it, the worst was yet to come.

    Hers is a tale of suffering and survival.

    A book that inspires strength and character through adversity and challenges in life.

  • Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba: Coloring and Activity Book (Our Ancestories)

    Age Range: 4 – 12 years

    Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba Diverse Coloring Activity Book For Kids

    Accompanying coloring and activity book to the Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba picture book. Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba follows the story of a renowned African legend named Queen Njinga and serves to teach the historical truth behind her inspirational story in a way that is relatable to today’s kids.

    Created with input from educators and subject matter experts, this unique coloring book is the perfect way to introduce children ages 4 to 13 to the incredible culture of Africa. Filled with over 100 pages of educational content covering ancient African history, young readers are encouraged to learn more about African rulers, art, and facts.

    On every page, you’ll find new exercises, challenges, and creative tasks that will spark imaginations while providing a way to learn about Africa’s rich history and culture.

    This workbook is perfect for teachers and parents who want to provide Afro-centric educational and engaging activities to kids.

  • Idia of the Benin Kingdom: Coloring and Activity Book (Our Ancestories)

    Age Range: 2 – 12 years

    Idia of the Benin Kingdom Diverse Coloring Activity Book For Kids

    Accompanying coloring and activity book to the Idia of the Benin Kingdom picture book.

    Idia of the Benin Kingdom introduces young readers to the story of Queen Idia of the ancient Kingdom of Benin, who helped her son Esigie rule between 1504-1550. This story tells of a young Idia who pursued her dreams, believed in herself, and became the first Queen Mother of Benin.

    The coloring and activity book for kids covers ancient African history by introducing children to uniquely creative worksheets.

    • Inspire Imagination by bringing Queen Idia’s story to life like never before as kids picture what her life may have been like.
    • Get Truly Creative by exploring shape, color and developing the fine motor skills that are important to help allow children to express themselves in a way that stimulates their imagination and creativity.
    • Explore an ancient city with a rich history and culture.
    • Embrace History in a truly creative way by making it fun.
  • The Return of the Falcon

    Drobonso stands at the crossroads. The paramountcy and the chief priest, custodian of the traditional and cultural customs of the state are entangled.

    The emerging Christian churches misconstrue the reasons for enactment and consolidation of these ancestral relics.

    In the ensuing struggle, the writer presents an exposition on the rather “Primitive” values of our tradition and the effect of modernization on our society.

    The narrator explores memories and engages the reader in dialogue.

  • Black Queen Sceptre

    He stole her dignity from her. He was one close friend she could count on. On the night of her seventeenth birthday, her life took a pivoting turn. This was more like survival of betrayal for Nana Fima. To Ma Kukua, it was like déjá vu.

    A passionate quest for revenge leads to a peek into prison life. A flash through New York City, where life takes a second major turn, full of uncertainties. A love story surfaces, with twists and turns and soon a genius is discovered while a ruthless criminal, Rich Hitler, officially becomes an Emeritus of world crimes.

    Nana Fima has to fight a difficult battle once again with unexpected tragic events along the line. Is victory coming from the Black Queen’s camp or it is going to be the same old story of the bad guys winning while the good people fight with their hands tied behind their back?

    This is survival of deception, college life away from parental scrutiny and an interesting detection of crimes.

  • Kojo Writes a Story

    Age Range: 6 – 10 years

    With just days to the end of the mid-term break, all Kojo had was blank pages and no story to present to Mrs. Appiah his teacher. Their assignment was to come up with a story and present it in class. His friends were counting on him to help them write their stories. Meanwhile, Annie, his sister, made fun of him and his friends for not having a story. His father helped him with an idea. Kojo sprung a surprise in class, this was inspired by his sister’s mockery, his father’s guidance and his creative abilities.

  • Bambulu’s School Days

    Bambulu’s School Days, first serialised in The Mirror, Ghana’s most popular weekly, is the memoir of a Ghanaian School child who had a very uncongenial and difficult childhood because his parents were separated shortly after his birth. He, however, got over that initial puerile traumatic experience; which was, mostly, triggered by his father and stepmother.

    Little Paul, later known as Bambulu, really had a tough and rugged beginning but with a little twist in fortune he, eventually, reconciled with his mother.

    Thanks to his mother’s determination, complimented by an uncle’s generosity, Paul was able to gain admission to the Senior Secondary School. Nonetheless, bullying by senior students, strange teaching methods by some teachers and others do not make life in the Senior Secondary School as attractive as Bambulu would have expected.

    The novel is a rich discovery of the Ghanaian Senior Secondary School system in the 1970s as seen through the unbiased eyes of an innocent school boy.

  • Crossroads at Ankobea

    John Blankson has just finished his studies at the university. Towards the end of his course he had come to a turning point in his life: he had decided to live from that time on under the direction of Jesus.

    When he leaves the campus for Ankobea, he has no idea that he is to be the next chief; but his uncle, Nana Kwesi Mensah III, had died and John discovers he has been chosen to succeed him.

    How would this university graduate, a young Christian, fare as a traditional chief? How would the demands of traditional customary practices affect his Christian faith? Crossroads at Ankobea illustrates the struggles entailed in any effort to wipe out superstition from an African society.

  • Adiza’s Dazzle

    Age Range: 9-16 years

    Adiza, the charcoal seller’s daughter, was constantly called ugly just because of her skin colour.

    Since there was nothing she could do to change her appearance, she channelled her energy into changing their opinion about her.

    How did she do it?

    Follow Adiza’s journey as she dazzles you on her way to the top.

     

  • Yaa Mansa: Victim of Beauty (Great Minds Series)

    Age Range: 8 – 12 years

    Beauty, they say, lies in the eyes of the beholder, but Yaa Mansa’s beauty was so glaring that even the meanest person could not help but steal a second glance at her.

    The most captivating of it all was her mesmerizing smile that stupefied men.

    Due to the unceasing ogling from lustful men here and there, Yaa Mansa realized that she was really sought for by men and that some men were even prepared to kill in order to have her. She, as a result, thought she could use her beauty to exploit them to get all that she wanted. At what cost does Yaa Mansa achieve her aim?

  • Mission to Kunda (Great Minds Series)

    Age Range: 8 – 12 years

    Obrenya and his best friend Sunkwa, two unemployed youth in Atakrom village, think it is a curse to be poor and so decide to go on a journey to Kunda, to solicit the assistance of the great medicine man, Botobia, to become rich.

    But, with the expedition so terrifying and the rituals grim, do they succeed?

    Read about their exciting and adventurous journey through the forest.

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