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Beneath the tamarind tree : a story of courage, family, and the lost schoolgirls of Boko Haram / Isha Sesay.
The host of "CNN Newsroom Live" presents a definitive account of Boko Haram's 2014 abduction of two hundred seventy-six Chibok schoolgirls, sharing first-person insights based on the author's escape with twenty-one survivors. With unprecedented access to a group of girls who made it home, she follows the journeys of Priscilla, Saa, and Dorcas in an uplifting tale of sisterhood and survival.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062686671
- Physical Description: 382 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-369) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Boko Haram. Abduction > Nigeria. Schoolgirls > Crimes against > Nigeria. Kidnapping victims > Nigeria. Terrorism > Nigeria. Islamic fundamentalism > Nigeria. |
Available copies
- 14 of 14 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 362.88 Sesa (Text) | 33294002052561 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
The host of "CNN Newsroom Live" presents a definitive account of Boko Haram's 2014 abduction of two hundred seventy-six Chibok schoolgirls, sharing first-person insights based on the author's escape with twenty-one survivors. With unprecedented access to a group of girls who made it home, she follows the journeys of Priscilla, Saa, and Dorcas in an uplifting tale of sisterhood and survival.
