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A Thief in the Village: And Other Stories of Jamaica
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3.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
This is a collection of short stories about children and young people in Jamaica. Full of wonderfully atmospheric background detail combined with the rhythms and patterns of speech, these contemporary narratives bring to life a culture highly relevant to multi ethnic Britain. Stories include "Becky and the Wheels and Brake Boys"; "A Thief in the Village"; "Tukku Tukku and Sampson"; "All other Days... More
Book Information
PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback (8 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages160
ISBN-100140343571
ISBN-13978-0140343571
Publication Date02/01/1990
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About James Berry (Author) : James Berry is a published author, compiler, and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of James Berry include Around the World in 80 Poems, Classic Poems t... more
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