BOOKS FROM NIGERIAChike and the River
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Set in Nigeria
Male author
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Chike and the River is a children's book by Chinua Achebe about an 11-year-old Nigerian boy, Chike, who moves to the city of Onitsha and dreams of crossing the Niger River to the city of Asaba. Through his adventures to earn the ferry fare, Chike learns valuable lessons about life, courage, and resilience, ultimately finding that his dream destination is not what he expected. The story is also a tale of self-discovery and adapting to new environments, both thrilling and terrifying, as he navigates the unfamiliar urban world.
