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Red God/Black God
Becoming a teenager always involves challenges and Neema seems to have more than her fair share. She wants a secondary school education like her brother, but their father has more traditional plans for Neema's future. Her mother's mysterious illness and aunt's strange message make her wonder whether her family has indeed been cursed by the vengeful Red God. In standing against Maasai tradition, Neema risks the wrath of her father and community. With determination and the kindly Black God on her side, can Neema finally find a way to continue her education and break the family curse?
172 pages, Paperback
First published August 19, 2015
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About the author
Dorothy Massey
7 books21 followersDorothy Massey lives in a small town in the north-east of England where she writes children’s fiction and educational materials. She has published several short stories for children in print and digital media and has won several competitions. Red God/Black God is her first published children’s novel. It was shortlisted for the Bath Children's Novel Award 2015
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February 5, 2016
An interesting view of a teenagers life and the trials she had to go through.
November 18, 2016
This is a fabulous children's story that can be enjoyed by adults as well.
Set in Kenya, the book gives us an insight into the traditional Maasai way of life and its effect on the central character Neema who wants to break away from that tradition and follow her dream to be educated. This story is a wonderful introduction to dealing with guilt, following dreams and also the wonder that being part of a family or large group of people can be.
Along with some of the traditions of the Maasai people that govern things like marriage we learn a few words of their language and of the strong story telling tradition and how it encompasses how they live. Throughout the book we are taught the story of Red God Black God, a Maasai fable which helps the young children learn how to become a positive, honest adult.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and have no hesitation in recommending it to everyone.
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Set in Kenya, the book gives us an insight into the traditional Maasai way of life and its effect on the central character Neema who wants to break away from that tradition and follow her dream to be educated. This story is a wonderful introduction to dealing with guilt, following dreams and also the wonder that being part of a family or large group of people can be.
Along with some of the traditions of the Maasai people that govern things like marriage we learn a few words of their language and of the strong story telling tradition and how it encompasses how they live. Throughout the book we are taught the story of Red God Black God, a Maasai fable which helps the young children learn how to become a positive, honest adult.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and have no hesitation in recommending it to everyone.
This is a Goodreads First Read
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews