Chike and the River

Kids, People and Places, Fiction, Africa, Teen, General Fiction
Cover of the book Chike and the River by Chinua Achebe, Penguin Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Chinua Achebe ISBN: 9780307742070
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: August 9, 2011
Imprint: Penguin Books Language: English
Author: Chinua Achebe
ISBN: 9780307742070
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: August 9, 2011
Imprint: Penguin Books
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Penguin Publishing Group

Cover of the book Only Joking by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Holy Guacamole! by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Palimpsest by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Ralph Compton Navarro by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Who Is Michael Ovitz? by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Betty & Friends by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book The Electric Vehicle Conversion Handbook HP1568 by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book In the Heart of the Sea by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book The Net and the Butterfly by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Objective Communication by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book The Clockwork Teddy by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book The Science of Single by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Forsaken by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book The Skorpion Directive by Chinua Achebe
Cover of the book Lightborn by Chinua Achebe
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy