Sugar Girl

Sugar Girl
AuthorKola Onadipe
IllustratorBruce Onobrakpeya
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAfrican Universities press
Publication date
1964
Publication placeNigeria
OCLC731260

Sugar Girl is a 1964 children's novel written by Nigerian author Kola Onadipe.[1][2][3][4]

Plot

The story follows Ralia, a girl whose mother is blind, and whose father's back is broken. She goes missing in the forest while arranging firewood and is taken in by an old witch who offers her accommodation in return for her singing voice.

Fews days later, Ralia runs away from the witch's house and is taken in by a hunter and his family. The hunter had previously mistaken her for an animal. Ralia befriends the hunter's daughter. One day while playing together, she is knocked down by a prince who takes her home to nurse her.

After recovering, Ralia is taken back home to her village where she reunites with her parents.

Reception

The book was well received and is used in Nigerian primary schools.[5][6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ Ugwuede, Kay (April 12, 2021). "A SLOW AND STEADY CLIMB FOR NIGERIA'S ANIMATED FILM INDUSTRY". Culture Custodian. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  2. ^ Sesan (April 18, 2019). "Towards a vibrant reading culture". The Punch. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Uwadiae, Etinosa (2020). "The Little Bookshop From My Childhood". Book Riot. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Obioma, Chigozie (January 3, 2019). "Chigozie Obiọma: By The Book". New York Times. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Ikeke, Nkem (June 13, 2016). "Top 10 Nigerian books that would remind you of your childhood, make you smile (photos)". Legit.ng. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Izuzu, Chimbuga (October 29, 2016). "10 Nigerian classic books that should be made into movies for children". Pulse.ng. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  7. ^ Edoro-Glines, Ainehi (December 3, 2021). "'I Now Know How to Write in Short Bursts.'". The Republic (Interview). Interviewed by Ojima Abalaka. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  8. ^ Temple, Emily (June 25, 2020). "21 Writers on Their Favorite Children's Books". Lit Hub. Retrieved February 8, 2022.


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