The High Flier and Other Stories

The High Flier and Other Stories
Author: Omuteche, Jairus
Publisher: East African Educational Publishers
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9966258043

The High Flier and Other Stories is a collection of twelve exciting short stories from across Africa. The collection focuses on pertinent issues which touch on social, economic and political aspects of life such as the place of the African girl child, personal relationships in a changing cultural universe, female exploitation and choice, interracial relationships, HIV and AIDS, political disillusionment and betrayal, prison life, and disability. The stories provide insight into the issues that dominate contemporary debates in Africa from some the continents most well-known writers such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Grace Ogot, Chiedza Musengezi, Seam O’Toole, Chika Unigwe, Mildred Kiconco Barya, Mzana Mthimkhulu, Leila Aboulela, Alex la Guma, Vivienne Ndlovu and Leteipa ole Sunkuli.

The High Flyer

The High Flyer
Author: Susan Howatch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2004
Genre: Stalking victims
ISBN:

A Question and Other Stories

A Question and Other Stories
Author: Hope Robinson
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2024-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1035838699

This collection of stories weaves together themes of faith, humour, the rawness of life, and the depths of tragedy. Each narrative poses a thought-provoking question that lingers in the mind: Can certain mysteries ever be truly answered? One story unfolds with two letters bearing the words, ‘We can put this behind us,’ leading us to ponder whether the characters truly can move past their shared history. Another tale delves into the emotional turmoil of a wife deemed intellectually inferior by her spouse, exploring her poignant and powerful reaction. Amidst these narratives, there is a story of hope realized in the birth of a child, a symbol of the future and new beginnings. In a surprising twist, what appears to be an extramarital affair turns out to be something entirely unexpected, challenging our perceptions and assumptions. Each story in this collection offers a unique lens on life, presenting a tapestry of experiences that range from the everyday to the extraordinary. Together, they form a mosaic of human experience, reflecting the diversity and complexity of life itself.

The Legacy and Other Stories

The Legacy and Other Stories
Author: Edith Layton
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1949135632

Previously published individually, these four great novellas are collected in one book for the first time! “The Legacy”—Valerian Blackwood is summoned to his aged uncle’s country estate to help the old man settle a problem with his heir. What Valerian finds is a mystery—and the love of his life. He only has to decide which is more important to him: solving the mystery or winning his lady. “Buried Treasure”—What is Hannah Jenkins to make of the wildly attractive silver-tongued man villagers bring to her family’s house after he is found injured on the shore near her seacoast home? He says he was the victim of pirates. But who is the pirate, and who is the prey? “Something Blue”—June Heywood’s coming wedding day is clouded by a vicious remark she overhears, causing her to wonder why the handsome and clever Lawrence, Lord Morrow, ever asked for her hand. Who should she believe? Gossip or her heart? “A Marriage of True Minds”—The bride’s sister and the groom’s brother, alike in temper, lock horns—all the while missing what their relatives can so plainly see.

Seventeen Syllables

Seventeen Syllables
Author: Hisaye Yamamoto
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1994
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780813520537

On the surface, "Seventeen Syllables" is the story of Rosie and her preoccupation with adolescent life. Between the lines, however, lurks the tragedy of her mother, who is trapped in a marriage of desperation.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 9: True Stories: High Flier: The Story of Amy Johnson

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 9: True Stories: High Flier: The Story of Amy Johnson
Author: Vicky Shipton
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-02-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780199195350

This book is part of a collection of true stories from around the world which are guaranteed to capture your pupils' imaginations and develop their reading skills. Oxford Reading Tree True Stories are written by well-known authors and are full of stunning illustrations and photography. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of invaluable teaching notes.