Overview
ONE BOY'S DISAPPEARANCE WILL CHALLENGE A TRADITION AND IGNITE A REVOLUTION! In a world where tradition rules and secrets are buried deep, one boy's disappearance will unravel it. Kamboda, a boy with physical impairments, lives in an African village where such children are believed to be evil spirits. When Kamboda mysteriously vanishes, his cousin Maladho sets out to uncover the truth, challenging deep-seated beliefs and uncovering government complicity. As Maladho's quest for truth grows more dangerous, he realizes that exposing the village's secrets could lead to societal upheaval, but it's a risk he must take. Serpent Boy is a powerful odyssey of justice, compassion, and the indomitable human spirit that will leave you captivated and inspired.
Full Product Details
Author: Suleimane Camara
Publisher: Soncata Press
Imprint: Soncata Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.494kg
ISBN: 9798989857456
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Audience:
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR SERPENT BOY ""Serpent Boy is a remarkable story-intensely felt and beautifully written."" -David Black, award-winning novelist, journalist, and screenwriter Powerful! Serpent Boy will provide an education for new generations to recognize that the ancestral beliefs described in this novel must be abandoned."" -Mamadu Lamarana Bari, PhD, Associate Professor Federal University of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso, Brazil ""Serpent Boy reveals the unsettling realities of cultural ignorance that still thrive in our world, shedding light on the sad truths that persist today."" -Don Privett, chairman Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York ""Serpent Boy is a tremendous and eye-opening journey into a world of family secrets, heartbreak, and ancient traditions. If you want to be taken to lands magical and unknown, this is the book for you."" -Alex Johnson, freelance writer
"ADVANCE PRAISE FOR SERPENT BOY ""Serpent Boy is a remarkable story-intensely felt and beautifully written."" -David Black, award-winning novelist, journalist, and screenwriter Powerful! Serpent Boy will provide an education for new generations to recognize that the ancestral beliefs described in this novel must be abandoned."" -Mamadu Lamarana Bari, PhD, Associate Professor Federal University of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso, Brazil ""Serpent Boy reveals the unsettling realities of cultural ignorance that still thrive in our world, shedding light on the sad truths that persist today."" -Don Privett, chairman Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York ""Serpent Boy is a tremendous and eye-opening journey into a world of family secrets, heartbreak, and ancient traditions. If you want to be taken to lands magical and unknown, this is the book for you."" -Alex Johnson, freelance writer"
Author Information
Suleimane Camara is a dedicated social justice advocate with a deep empathy for marginalized individuals. Although fiction, Camara channels the personal experiences and insights he observed growing up in Guinea-Bissau into his writing.Driven by real-world injustices, Camara wrote Serpent Boy to challenge societal norms and highlight the resilience of the human spirit. This debut novel reflects Camara's commitment to fostering societal change through storytelling.Living in New York, Camara continues to inspire change with a passionate and authentic voice. Serpent Boy offers a powerful narrative that resonates deeply with readers.
