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]

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]

My favourite book in those days

[Margaret]

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]

reminds me of my primary school days..

[Lade]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Olalekan Segun]

Interesting book

[Abba]

Good

[Okunola Keji]

Lovely book

[Emeka]

I want to read

[Ifeanyi Ogbo]

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]

Honesty pays

[Emmanuel Godson]

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

[Boleng]

im reading it now

[Chiedozie]

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]

Interesting one but I need to complete it

[Irene Tanimola]

It is nice

[MENIDIN Testimony]

Good book