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An Estonian proverb says, “If the bread in the oven is a failure, you lose a week; if the harvest is a failure, you lose a year, but if a marriage is a failure, you lose a life. ‘For better for worse’ is a ubiquitous marriage vow expression. But the ultimate question is: does true love truly conquer all? Kelvin and Anne were a happily married couple – having fallen in love during their university days. Life was rosy and the colours of their rainbow shone ever brightly…until life threw them a number of curves that eventually bursts their bubble of happiness. Kelvin lost his writing job at a major publishing house as a result of his unyielding scruples – leaving Anne, a banker, to ...
Avah was the only daughter of a poor widow who lived in an old hut in a village. She was very beautiful and hardworking. She loved to sing and dance and would have loved to go to the village dance school to learn more, but her mother couldn't afford the fees. She was scorned by her peers and an intolerable village songstress. One windy night, the wrath of nature in the form of a terrifying thunderstorm and a near-drowning incident pushed Avah and her mother onto the path to a new destiny. Afterwards, a kind old woman taught Avah how to sing and dance. In the end, with courage, dedication and continuous practice, Avah perfected her skill and eventually won the great prize as the best dancer in the village music festival.
There was a clever and brave palm wine tapper who killed ten flies with one swipe of his broom. That single act made him believe so much in himself and encouraged him to bravely outsmart and defeat two giants who terrorised the kingdom and wreaked great havoc on life and property. Indeed it pays to believe in yourself. Be courageous and smart.
Ada, a young and decent girl from the village of Amagu, is inundated with challenges. Like most young people she wasn’t prepared for the degree of obstacles and sufferings with which she was faced. The distressful loss of her father in an accident was closely accompanied by the dreadful claws of a wicked “Lagos aunt” who would stop at nothing to make her life miserable. Furthermore, her engagement with the formidable clique in her school on the battle field of economic status drilled holes in her already worn armour. But Ada was determined to make headway in spite of the blows life dealt her. She believed firmly in the axiom ‘Tough times don’t last; but tough people do.’ Undaunte...
Jessie, a vivacious girl was grounded by her parents for staying out late. She was no longer allowed to go out alone and play with her friends. One day, her grandfather suggested that her parents buy her a dog so that she might learn how to be more responsible and find out why parents are strict. Her parents got her a dog which she named Lassie. Lassie was a handful and engaged in many naughty antics. However, Jessie still loved him so much. Finally, after a traumatising incidence, Jessie learnt the importance of discipline and the need to be more responsible. She learnt that when parents discipline their children, they do it out of love. This is because when you love something, you want to protect it.
In this intriguing sequel, Kelvin is rushed to the hospital where he is promptly treated and nursed back to health by Audrey – a medical doctor and the younger daughter to Mr Johnson, an ageing but ruthless business man who owns a renowned and thriving publishing firm. An unexpected friendship soon evolved between Kelvin and Audrey – one that helped facilitate his getting another writing job at Audrey’s father’s publishing firm and fast-tracked his promotions up the ladder of management. The couple’s friendship blossomed and they become engaged. However, Audrey’s true nature soon came to light, as Kelvin, to his dismay, realised that she is a controlling, self-centered, and spoil...
Faiz was a crafty, smiley and vibrant boy. He reads lots of books and likes to make up riddles. His super mum went for an important three days seminar workshop in Accra, and left him and his younger brother in the care of their very busy lawyer dad. His dad hardly knew a thing about housekeeping and initially thought the three-day job would be a walkover. However, from the very first day, he found the experience very demanding and challenging; three days, seemed like three years! Parenting is indeed a tough job! In the end, he learnt to put his kids first and to love them unconditionally. He also realised how incredible a mother his wife had been and his love and admiration for her grew. He promised to be a good dad, but instead became a super dad!
Akin was a poor slave who worked hard all his life for his cruel master. One day, he escaped into the forest where he met a wounded lion. Akin was kind to the lion and the lion later paid him back for his kindness. Indeed, it certainly pays to be kind to both animals and people because you never know when you may need their help.
Handsome Cletus had the biggest head in his class. Some of his classmates and a class bully named Toby taunted him and that made him really sad. His big head almost succeeded in affecting his self-esteem negatively but for the timely intervention of his observant mother. She taught him to love, accept and appreciate himself, just the way he was and to look beyond his physical attributes. In the end, the whole class learnt that; ‘Indeed, in life, our physical appearance matters the least. What matters most is who we are inside.
Sule and Idris went to the electric store in the village to buy batteries for their mother's old torchlight. There, with the help of an old and retired electrical engineer they had the opportunity to learn about the river Niger, dams, water turbines, hippopotamus, electric eels, torchlights, batteries, electricity and also ‘the secret of the Kainji Dam’ .