Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away (Audiobook)

from Beamis12

I absolutely loved it! When a writer chooses a twelve yr. old girl to be the narrator I often find problems with the characterization. Oftentimes the dialogue sounds stilted, the actions and thought not believable, but that was not the case here. Blessing, this 12 yr. old narrator is a wonder and...

from honkcronk

I loved this book. The main character, a young girl in nigeria was so likeable and her descriptions of her life were great. I also learned more about what it might be like to live in Nigeria. The book did a public service, in a way. But an enjoyable experience, while learning.

from bookfest

Through the eyes of Blessing, an adolescent girl, we experience the daily lives of Nigerians. Blessing and her slightly older brother Ezikiel return to their mother's home when the mother is abandoned by her unfaithful, violent husband. They move from an apartment complex to a rustic compound whe...

from SuzanneD

This book was a moving story which gives a view of a girl coming of age in Nigeria. It exposes a whole new perspective which furthers the understanding of our common humanity despite culture differences.

from Beamis12

I absolutely loved it! When a writer chooses a twelve yr. old girl to be the narrator I often find problems with the characterization. Oftentimes the dialogue sounds stilted, the actions and thought not believable, but that was not the case here. Blessing, this 12 yr. old narrator is a wonder and...