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A triumphant debut for a revolutionary heroine! Hidden away in a remote forest for sixteen years, secret royal heir Kalothia is forced to flee to a lethal Western court governed by an oppressive, anti-intellectual patriarchy. Refusing to play the submissive damsel, Kalothia uses her sharp mind and survival instincts to navigate an unmissable web of palace intrigue.
Loyalty is a complicated wing. Two Nigerian sisters are torn apart by a cycle of abuse and a sudden divide in fortune. As Zam enters a world of wealth and Cheta descends into a desperate fight for survival, the novel explores the messy, gray areas of family, class, and the high cost of freedom.
Bisi Adjapon’s Daughter in Exile is a powerful, gut-wrenching exploration of the “American Dream” through the eyes of an undocumented Ghanaian woman. Navigating the intersections of racism, religious hypocrisy, and the resilience of motherhood, Lola’s journey is a testament to the strength required to survive when the odds are stacked against you. A thought-provoking read for older students looking to understand the complex reality of the immigrant experience.
Tani Adewumi didn’t know what Boko Haram was or why they had threatened his family. All he knew was that when his parents told the family was going to America, Tani thought it was the start of a great adventure rather than an escape.