Sugar Girl Explained
| Sugar Girl |
| Author: | Kola Onadipe |
| Illustrator: | Bruce Onobrakpeya |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | African Universities press |
| Release Date: | 1964 |
| Oclc: | 731260 |
Sugar Girl is a 1964 children's novel written by Nigerian author Kola Onadipe.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Plot
The story follows Ralia, a girl whose mother is blind, and her father's back is broken. She goes missing in the forest while arranging firewood and is taken in by an old witch who offers her accommodation in return for Ralia's singing voice.
Fews days later Ralia runs away from the witch's house. She is taken in by a hunter and his family and Ralia befriends the hunter daughter.One day while playing together, she is knocked down by a prince who takes her home to nurse her.
After recovering, Ralia is taken back home to her village where she reunites with her parents.
Reception
The book was well received and is used in Nigerian primary schools.[5] [6] [7] [8]
Notes and References
- Web site: A SLOW AND STEADY CLIMB FOR NIGERIA’S ANIMATED FILM INDUSTRY. Ugwuede, Kay. April 12, 2021. January 16, 2022. Culture Custodian.
- Web site: Towards a vibrant reading culture. Sesan. April 18, 2019. January 16, 2022. The Punch.
- Web site: The Little Bookshop From My Childhood. Etinosa. Uwadiae. 2020. January 16, 2022. Book Riot.
- Web site: Chigozie Obiọma: By The Book. Obioma, Chigozie. January 3, 2019. January 16, 2022. New York Times.
- Web site: Ikeke. Nkem. June 13, 2016. Top 10 Nigerian books that would remind you of your childhood, make you smile (photos). July 9, 2021. Legit.ng. en.
- Web site: 10 Nigerian classic books that should be made into movies for children. Chimbuga. Izuzu. October 29, 2016. Pulse.ng. February 8, 2022.
- 'I Now Know How to Write in Short Bursts.'. Ainehi. Edoro-Glines. Ainehi Edoro. December 3, 2021. Ojima Abalaka. The Republic. February 8, 2022.
- Web site: 21 Writers on Their Favorite Children's Books. Emily. Temple. June 25, 2020. Lit Hub. February 8, 2022.
