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A Story about Afiya
Ages 5–8 · 2020
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1987
A Thief in the Village
By James Berry
Survive storms, guard plantations, and seek lost dreams in a Caribbean tale.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings
128 pages
Bookroo's summary
In a vibrant Caribbean setting, Gustas battles a hurricane to save his banana tree, while Nenna and Man-Man guard their coconut plantation from intruders. Becky dreams of a bicycle, and Fanso searches for the father who vanished years ago. Each story weaves a tapestry of hope, resilience, and longing, capturing the essence of childhood and the quest for belonging. Will they find what they seek, or will the island's mysteries hold them back?
From the publisher
Gustas is nearly killed in the hurricane, trying to save his banana tree; Nenna and her brother Man-Man patrol the cocnut plantation in the dead of night, ready to catch interlopers; Becky longs for a bicycle and Fanso longs to find his father who walked out thirteen years ago. This is a wonderfully atmospheric collection of contemporary short stories that bring James Berry’s Caribbean childhood vividly to life.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- July 7, 2016
- First published
- June 25, 1987
- Publisher
- Puffin
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780141368641
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