Theme and Style in Adaeze M. Nwadike’s Nwammiri by Regina Achie Nege

Introduction There has been a rising interest in children’s literature in recent times. This surge in the demand for and appreciation of children’s literature is not unrelated to the recognition of the profound impact literature has on the development of young minds. Educators and parents alike have come to acknowledge that literature serves as an

Nwammiri by Adaeze M. Nwadike: Excerpt

Chapter One Kanma and Osu Kanma couldn’t bring herself to understand Ugoo’s fascination with Owerri. ‘At Owerri, I won’t have to go to the riverto fetch water. Simdi said there’s a tap close to Uncle Rufus’ compound.’ Ugoo pointed out. Kanma lived in Aninta with her parents and siblings. Aninta was a small village. It