The Boy Gift |
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| Author:
| Mwangi, Meja |
| ISBN: | 978-9966-25-465-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Publisher: | East African Educational Publishers, Limited
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| Book Format: | Undefined |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Toma Tomei had nine daughters, but wants a son so that he can become Chief Councillor and leader of his peoples. His political rival Old Jonah opposes his ambition, and consults a witchdoctor to try and ensure Toma will never beget a son. When Toma's wife gives birth to a baby boy however, it seems his plotting has failed. But then, the boys' looks suggest Toma may not be the father after all...
Toma Tomei had nine daughters, but wants a son so that he can become Chief Councillor and leader of his peoples. His political rival Old Jonah opposes his ambition, and consults a witchdoctor to try and ensure Toma will never beget a son. When Toma's wife gives birth to a baby boy however, it seems his plotting has failed. But then, the boys' looks suggest Toma may not be the father after all...