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Butterfly Dreams: An Anthology of Sho...
An Anthology of Short Stories
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nFreedom, romance, family, jealousy, death, ambition, fate ... From Kenya and China to America and Nepal, this anthology of short stories has it all!
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nSampling stories from the African continent and the world over, this selection gives the reader incisive insight into a wide variety of human emotions, struggles, tragedies and triumphs. Each of the fifteen stories has been selected for its relevance to the interest of young adults striving for a clear understanding of their increasingly complicated world.
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nThe anthology features a wide range of styles of writing the short story from seasoned as well as up-and-coming writers. It blends contemporary issues with time-tested principles that influence human interactions with each other and nature.
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nEach story is followed by a thought-provoking activity to help readers reflect on the content, themes and styles of the texts. Brief notes on the authors give the readers an understanding of the people and the situations behind the stories. Help with unfamiliar words right on the page means readers can focus on the story itself.
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nJohn Mugubi is currently Dean, School of Creative Arts, Film and Media Studies at Kenyatta University. He has publications in the areas of African drama and theatre, children's literature and poetry.
Confessions by President Kikumba
President Kikulé Kikumba, a president of an important African country has written a book to confess all. He intends to set the record straight. He says being president in Africa is no holiday on an island. Dumping allies for wavering, cutting friends at the knees for dissenting, and mowing opponents down for standing in the way, are all in the day's work. Africa's presidents, he confides, are in office not to lead but to crush rivals and accumulate wealth.
Goldfields
The lands known as Goldfields have been the centre of a struggle for the right to own property, human dignity, and self-worth. It is here where betrayal, greed and opportunism have also taken root. With a deep sense of hope, Goldfielders bestow on the youthful Mukiri the unenviable task of saving them from the jaws of ravenous directors at Goldfields Agriculture Company. Inspired by the spirit of his grandfather, Mukiri undertakes the task with zeal, coming head-to-head with the exceedingly beautiful but ruthless Lydia Mbora, daughter of the first African CEO of the company. A clash of unknown proportions is in the offing as the scions of two families whose histories are so entwined slug it out.
Story of Glory
Forty years after their liberation from Egypt, the children of the Wilderness are still unable to get to the Promised Land, and so they are not ready to present their story of glory. They are mired in corruption and inertia, and their mother is on her deathbed with a strange debilitating disease. There is renewed hope that their story may be complete when the Pharaoh's daughter invites Manacles, the leader of the Wilderness family, to a dancing competition. What follows is a high stakes drama of betrayal and manipulation to win the princess' heart and a struggle by the children of the Wilderness to assert their sovereignty and capture the rat without a tail.
A Hole in the Sky
Tajeer and his overseas investor friends, in their search for oil, have reduced Lake Riziki to a mass of black slime and ruined the livelihoods of the many who depended on it. Now Tajeer is mowing down entire forests and choking life-giving streams to clear land for a multi-million shilling project. Things begin to go haywire when he attempts to evict Kibichi and his family from their ancestral land. Kijani, a fiery daughter of the family, will not let this happen without a fight.
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nWith a veteran's awesome mastery of language and dramatic technique, the author gives a rare poetic fusion of his passionate commitment to his dual subject matter: the environment and the courage of a 'fierce, fearless, fiery fighter for all that is green and fresh and full of life'.
Fathers of Nations Study Guide
Fathers of Nations Study Guide provides:
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- An introduction and synopsis of the novel. n
- A detailed exploration of the episodes in the novel with key inquiry questions and reflections to aid your understanding. n
- A review of themes in the novel. n
- An analysis of the characters in the novel. n
- An overview of the language and style used in the novel. n
- Guidance on answering KCSE English Paper 2 and Paper 3 questions based on the compulsory novel. n
Fathers of Nations -School Edition
The very best of the world's best have discovered a way to develop Africa: Way Omega. Now Africa's heads of state are at a summit to approve it as their common development strategy. If they do, it promises Africa will start developing immediately. Unknown to the summit are several aggrieved conspirators who are plotting to defeat Way Omega and replace it with a rival strategy: Path Alpha. Their path, they say, is the only way to develop Africa. Should the summit still approve Way Omega, or should it turn around and approve Path Alpha instead? 'Fathers of Nations' is a satire on contemporary African politics.
The Mermaid of Msambweni and other st...
The Vendor
The Colour of Hope
A Jacket for Ahmet
Trojan is a happy-go-lucky sixteen-year-old who loves playing video games and chatting up strangers at a cybercafé after school. On Good Friday, life in his home border town is upended when there is an attack on a petrol station. Trojan seeks refuge in a car yard and this sets off the most unusual Easter weekend of adventure peppered with fear and unease.
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n'A Jacket for Ahmet' explores the fanatical nature of terrorism as well as the resilience required to handle difficult situations. StarLit Readers is a series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for entertaining modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
Beyond the Shadow
Queen Minji craves a smartphone. She is missing out on the social media frenzy that her friends are enjoying. The gadget is a status symbol that opens up a world of possibilities and mischief. Using her friend's phone, Queen befriends a smooth-talking handsome man, Bon. He takes her on an emotional roller coaster that shakes her world. Will Queen manage to get herself out of the grip Bon has on her?
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n'Beyond the Shadow' is a story about the use, misuse and abuse of social media and technology. It is also about teenage love escapades, parenthood and mental health.
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nStarLit Readers is a series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for entertaining modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages
Do or do
Juma hawks groundnuts and sweets in the streets of Dandora to supplement his mother's income. His fortune however changes when he joins Dandora Stars, a local football team. It takes the coach's determination and Juma's intellect for the team to progress in the Under-17 Tournament. With setbacks such as poverty, betrayal and corruption, will Juma be able to achieve his dream of becoming a renowned footballer?
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n'Do or do' is a story of teamwork, friendship, family and betrayal in the quest to achieve dreams.
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nStarLit Readers is a series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for entertaining modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
Flower of a Stump
"If what I am thinking is true, then she is dead. She could not have survived the kind of journey I went through," said Majok.
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n"She could have tried to start the journey, right?"
n"Right," Majok agreed.
n"Let's begin with the positive side - that she is alive somewhere. The question is, where?" pursued Paul.
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nWhen a helicopter bombs their school, Achal Dong does not comprehend what the violence is all about. When masked gunmen attack their home, the danger is real and she runs for her life. She begins her long journey that finally takes her to Nairobi where she struggles with an identity crisis and craves the good things in life.
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nStarLit Readers is a new series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
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nMiriam Maranga-Musonye holds a PhD in Literature from the University of Nairobi, where she teaches. She has conducted research on the plight of children. Miriam enjoys storytelling and believes in the intrinsic beauty of literary art and its ability to illuminate social issues.
The weaver of Dreams
G. Chocha lives a charmed life in peri-urban Maua, spending most of his time playing pool with his friends and occasionally engaging in small businesses.
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nHowever, there is a problem. The girl he loves is in love with his best friend and this is threatening to destroy his world and his sanity until one day he gets the chance to travel and study abroad. His worldview changes dramatically as he embarks on an exciting yet perilous journey of self-discovery. What is more, he not only falls in love again but wins a jackpot that could transform his life upon his return to his home town.
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n'The Weaver of Dreams' is a story of hope and victory over great odds. Young readers everywhere will love and easily identify with it.
A Rebirth
"Mum, why did you say I had gone to visit Grandma?" "Nancy, you ask too many questions for your age."
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n"I'm sorry, Mum. Just allow me one more question and I promise I will not ask more."
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n"You may ask, my daughter."
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n"When will I go back to school?" Nkatha was silent for some time.
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n"Nancy. I need to raise five thousand shillings to give Miriti if you are to go back to school," Nkatha said.
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n"What has Miriti got to do with it? He's not the head teacher!"
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nNancy has always kept some painful secrets locked away in her memory. It was the safest thing to do then. However, some bitter truths are now screaming to be let out for Nancy to live a fulfilling life. A trip to a retreat centre affords Nancy the chance to confront the ghosts of her past.
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nStarLit Readers is a series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for hilarious modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
Passenger 141
Reversed Agenda
