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The Boy who Spat in Sargrenti's Eye by Manu Herbstein

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book and in fact wish it was longer so I could hear more about Kofi Gyan and his family and the harsh plight of his people during the British colonization of Ghana during the late 1800's. It's especially heartbreaking when you know that these heinous acts of colonialism and brutality are historical and factual and that so many people died at the hands of brutal invaders. For history buffs and specially art history enthusiasts there are scanned pictures drawn during the British invasion and colonization which are beautiful and a wonderful addition to the story. I would definitely recommend this book to those wanting to delve deeper into Ghanaian history and the suffering of her people.
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