Teen & Youth – Children's Book Organisation for Tanzania

The Detectives of Shangani

Nahida Esmail — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:13:15 +0000

The Mystery of the Lost Rubies

Bakari and Omari live on the island of Zanzibar and are the best of friends. It is the beginning of a long holiday and they are excited about what adventures are in store. Bakari’s beloved grandmother comes to visit the family, bringing with her many gifts – including a new friend for the boys! One day while exploring the boys discover hidden treasure. The boys, nicknamed ‘The Detectives of Shangani’, embark on a quest to discover the secrets of what they have found. They travel around the Spice Islands and meet strange characters, all to discover the mystery of the lost rubies!

Nahida Esmail has crafted an exciting adventure tale with memorable characters. Young readers and adults alike, will enjoy this award-winning novel and the mysteries they uncover!

Living in the Shade

Nahida Esmail — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:01:35 +0000

Ivory Stars is Tanzania’s first ever all-girls football team, but what makes this team even more unique is that they are people with albinism. Disregarded by society, the team is determined to show the world that they won’t be held back. As International Albinism Awareness Day approaches, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro would defy stereotypes and prove that they are extraordinarily capable. Join Tatu, the team leader, and the Ivory Stars on their quest to reach the summit of the highest peak in Africa. Find out whether their determination will meet the challenges ahead. How will they manoeuvre through the twists and turns that lie in wait for them? What would it mean for them if they failed?

Human Poachers

Elias Mutani — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:59:05 +0000

Human poachers is a compelling story of a teenage boy Jasiri, who was born with albinism. His condition puts him in great danger, as a number of people believe that his body parts can be sold for a fortune. They therefore seek to capture him and mutilate his body parts for sale.

The captivating story revolves around the teenager’s grueling effort to stay safe in the midst of this danger. His friend Joan learns of a plot to capture him. She shares this secret information with Jasiri and together they embark on a journey to evade the kidnappers. There are many attempts to kidnap Jasiri and many heroic manouvres by both Jasiri and Joan that leave the kidnappers flat-footed.

The entry of their headmaster and eventually the police makes the story even more exciting. Who really seeks to kidnap Jasiri?

Will they succeed? What will be the kidnappers’ fate? A read through this action-packed story bares the breathtaking intrigues and wit of a group of young boys and girls that eventually reveal the answers to these questions.

The Wanderer and the Golden Paperknife

Elias Mutani — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:49:00 +0000

The Ruvu River has without any reasonable explanation become poisonous. Virunga villagers now have to travel long distances to fetch usable water. Liam, a Canadian teenager on holiday in Virunga, joins up with Fanaka and Heri, from the village, in trying to solve the mystery of why and who is responsible for poisoning the river.

Karafu: A Freed Slave

Nahida Esmail — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:43:17 +0000

In 1838, 14 year old Samuel, a domestic worker in the United States, is excited to accompany his boss, Mr Wilson, on a voyage to East Africa. Mr Wilson plans to search for the source of the river Nile. During the long voyage, many unexplained events turn Samuel’s life upside down. On his arrival in Zanzibar, Samuel is horrified to be sold into slavery. He faces many challenges, which he records in his diary, and applies his wits and education to overcome them. Follow Samuel’s ordeal as he struggles to obtain his freedom.