AFRICAN GIRL
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“Hi” Lea briefly spoke. She was as feeble as a violin.
“No, you should not speak, you are not well at the moment. Your parents are brooding over the fact that you must have been unfortunate to have met with this accident. Do not worry. Here, I brought my colour pencils and crayons. We could paint pictures of our favourite cartoon characters during the afternoons until you get well. Mommy said I can stay here, but I must return home in the evenings for dinner. I will bring you all your homework and teach you the lessons which you will be missing out. It’s not much, I am hundred percent confident that a smart person like you can cope and catch up easily. For now, you must rest” Tina said as she tucked Lea in. Lea meekly grimaced at her and fell asleep.
“How is she?” her mother burst in and asked Tina. She was dead scared.
“She is fine, but tired” Tina replied as she continued colouring the pictures on her workbook. Lea’s mother was relieved and stroked Lea’s forehead gently. She had been worried for Lea. From now onwards, she had swore an oath to drive Lea to school. She turned to Tina and asked her “Tina, would you like a drive to school everyday?”
“Sure, but would Lea be coming along?” Tina asked.
“Of course, both of you can have fun together” Lea’s mother replied.
“Ok, fine with me” Tina said.
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About the Book
A young girl living in the village of Nathan leads a peaceful and not so treacherous life. Her mother raises her single-handedly. However there is an evident twist of events when an uninvited guest arrives one night. An eye-opener of the thriving slave trade of the yester years and a story which demonstrates the utmost importance of preserving ancient customs and traditions, this is a story of true friendship, faith & immense adventure. African Girl is sure to provide all readers with an unforgettable treat they will relish for all eternity!
About the Author
The Phantom of Keys is the third novel by Prince Pravin. Having won multiple literary awards and nominated as a finalist in international competitions such as the USA Best Book Awards and Indie Excellence Awards for his first two novels, Pravin returns with a classic children horror novel which showcases yet another facet of his prolific writing style. Inspired by Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series, Pravin’s passion for writing unfolds once again in his latest masterpiece, the Phantom of Keys, a novel which details the story of a bunch of teenagers who steal the diary of a lost soul wandering in a haunted mansion. Eerie encounters plague the novel as characters come face to face with strange unexplainable phenomena. Succeeding Pravin’s début African Girl (2008) and When Angels Bleed & Devils Lie (2009), the Phantom of Keys once again ventures into a different genre, children’s horror. Pravin has channelled much of his personal experiences into his novels. Following his father’s death in 2008, Pravin turned to writing for consolation and his novels are the mirrors reflecting the tumultuous journey Pravin has endured. Pravin’s latest novel drifts away from the serious themes of its predecessors, demonstrating a continual development in his writing. Effectively combining poetry with prose, Pravin pours his soul out once again at crucial points of the novel. This lures readers into the introspective sphere of his life. “Unlike previous novels, this novel explores a more adventurous side of my writing which is infused with fantastical elements. There are two plots running parallel to each other before merging into one main plot. Tailored to children, colourful characters are prevalent across the novel with a tinge of underlying romance. Personally, I had fun writing this novel as it rekindled the lost adventurous spirit within me. Hopefully it will appeal to the universal audience” A native of Singapore, Pravin is currently pursuing Medicine at the National University of Singapore.