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Chike and the River
Contributor(s): Achebe, Chinua (Author)

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ISBN: 0307473864     ISBN-13: 9780307473868
Publisher: Penguin Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - Africa
- Young Adult Fiction | Boys & Men
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family)
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2010050595
Age Level: 8-11
Grade Level: 3-6
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.51" W x 8.04" L (0.29 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
Review Citations: Ebony 08/01/2011 pg. 26
Publishers Weekly 04/11/2011
Shelf Awareness 08/09/2011
Shelf Awareness 07/28/2011
 
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The more Chike saw the ferry-boats the more he wanted to make the trip to Asaba. But where would he get the money? He did not know. Still, he hoped.

Eleven-year-old Chike longs to cross the Niger River to the city of Asaba, but he doesn't have the sixpence he needs to pay for the ferry ride. With the help of his friend S.M.O.G., he embarks on a series of adventures to help him get there. Along the way, he is exposed to a range of new experiences that are both thrilling and terrifying, from eating his first skewer of suya under the shade of a mango tree, to visiting the village magician who promises to double the money in his pocket. Once he finally makes it across the river, Chike realizes that life on the other side is far different from his expectations, and he must find the courage within him to make it home.

Chike and the River is a magical tale of boundaries, bravery, and growth, by Chinua Achebe, one of the world's most beloved and admired storytellers.

 
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