Without a Silver Spoon

by Eddie Iroh

Winner of the International Board on Books for Young People, Certificate of Honour, this story for young people teaches the lesson that honesty is the best policy. Ure comes from a poor but honest family, and works as a houseboy to pay his own school fees. Towards the end of his primary school days he is accused of stealing money. He is saved by the well-placed total trust of his parents and his teacher.

Genres: Africa, Novels, Classics, African Literature

116 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1991

Reviews

[Keatlaretse Sepheko · Rating 5 out of 5]

A VERY GOOD BOOK,INSPIRATIONAL TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE BORN POOR AND WANT TO MAKE IT IN LIFE, THE BOY URE CHOKWE WILL INSPIRE YOU.ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS.

[Timothy]

Absolutely loved this book.

There are stuff that are character building. Would love my kid to read this.

[Emmanuel]

Una dey mad .
I fit write review but I no fit read am..
Mumu people

[Ayodele Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite book in those days

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eddie Iroh managed to write a story that captures a snapshot of childhood in a timeless way. The nostalgic feel and themes of honesty, integrity, and hard work ring true today as much as they did when I read this book a couple of decades ago.

[Yemic · Rating 5 out of 5]

reminds me of my primary school days..

[Lade · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I read this book over 6 years ago. one of the best, most humorous books I've ever read in my life

[Gbolahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friend just reminded me of this book, and, surprise surprise, here it is on goodreads!

Good times. I'm not sure I will like it now as much as I liked then if I read it now. So I'll just give it 5 stars. Or 4 stars.

Good times.

[Temidire Owolabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting read, a compelling story of a boy without a silver spoon. It brings to life the challenges that families face in the midst of poverty, the ideals parents want their kids to live up to, the importance of honesty, and how it pays off.

A must-read for every youngster

[Thato · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book, I would encourage school-going kids to read it, full of character building.

"You cannot ask a frog to give you a chair when you see it is squatting." My favourite line from the book.

[Boniface Adaeze]

One of the best books for children

[Akinola]

Am looking for something to read so i went to the internet

[Edunueko Gift]

I love dis book

[Israel]

Good book

[Imole Jeary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This' sure one of the finest short piece I've read. And if you're an African, it's quite relatable

[Olalekan Segun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting book

[Abba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Okunola Keji · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book

[Emeka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to read

[Ifeanyi Ogbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little gem of a book that touches on the importance of honesty and integrity. Wholesome, a little sad, but ultimately heart warming.

[Rose Pahm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honesty pays

[Emmanuel Godson · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Uncle wrote this book and I'm being inspired by it

[Boleng]

im reading it now

[Chiedozie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top 10 in my books 🔥

[Sarah Abu]

Please, what's the use of sign up, if one can't read any of your books.

[Raphael]

Why can't I read the book

[Aina Tolulord]

The book is full of wisdom

[Moere Akpotu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting one but I need to complete it

[Irene Tanimola · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is nice

[MENIDIN Testimony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book