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In the Land of the Shak Shak Tree

Name: In the Land of the Shak Shak Tree
ISBN: 9780333966600

By Jade Small

Adjectives

evocative vibrant cultural adventurous

Genres

Poetry/Verse Nature Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Join Zizwe on his first visit to Barbados, where he leaves rainy England behind for the sun-drenched land of the shak shak tree. Through vibrant poetry, experience his adventures as he savours local treats like corn pone and coconut bread, rides the bus to St James, and explores groves of pod-laden shak shak trees. This evocative story captures the beauty and culture of Barbados through the eyes of a young traveller.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2005

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