The Mask in a smile and other stories /
Amadi, Stephen
The Mask in a smile and other stories / Stephen Amadi. - 68 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
The book is primarily used as an approved reader for Junior School students (Grade 9) in Kenya under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). These stories explore the complexities of life and the mask we wear to hide out true selves. This is where the ordinary becomes extra ordinary and the line between reality and imagination blurs may entertain, educate and capture several themes aligned with CBC.
The anthology explores contemporary societal issues and human behavior through a series of "captivating" and "sincere" stories. One notable story mentioned in his work is "Jawanya", which centers on a person who habitually visits others' homes during mealtimes. : Beyond entertainment, the book is designed to build literary skills, featuring specific sentence structures, comprehension exercises, and literary questions to assist both students and teachers.
9789914766561
English language -- Readers (Junior secondary)
Short stories, African (English).
428.6 AMA
The Mask in a smile and other stories / Stephen Amadi. - 68 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
The book is primarily used as an approved reader for Junior School students (Grade 9) in Kenya under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). These stories explore the complexities of life and the mask we wear to hide out true selves. This is where the ordinary becomes extra ordinary and the line between reality and imagination blurs may entertain, educate and capture several themes aligned with CBC.
The anthology explores contemporary societal issues and human behavior through a series of "captivating" and "sincere" stories. One notable story mentioned in his work is "Jawanya", which centers on a person who habitually visits others' homes during mealtimes. : Beyond entertainment, the book is designed to build literary skills, featuring specific sentence structures, comprehension exercises, and literary questions to assist both students and teachers.
9789914766561
English language -- Readers (Junior secondary)
Short stories, African (English).
428.6 AMA