A Thief in the Village

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This collection of nine short stories vividly portrays contemporary Jamaican life. Readers will encounter Gustas, who risks his life during a hurricane to save his banana tree; Nenna and her brother Man-Man, who guard their family's coconut plantation at night; Becky, who dreams of owning a bicycle; and Fanso, who yearns to find the father who left thirteen years ago. Through these tales, James Berry brings the rhythms and challenges of Caribbean childhood to life.

About the author

James Berry was a talented poet and writer who grew up in Jamaica before moving to Britain. He loved to write about his experiences and the world around him, often mixing Jamaican and British English in his poems. One of his well-known books is 'A Thief in the Village and Other Stories'.