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020			_a9789914766561
040			_aKenya National Library Service
082			_a428.6 AMA
100			_aAmadi, Stephen _eAuthor
245			_aThe Mask in a smile and other stories / _cStephen Amadi.
300			_a68 pages : _billustrations ; _c25 cm.
520			_aThe 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.
650			_aEnglish language -- Readers (Junior secondary)
650			_aShort stories, African (English).
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