46 pages 1 hour read

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, Viviana Mazza

Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani and Viviana Mazza provides a poignant and harrowing narrative about the horrors faced by Boko Haram's captives. Critics praise its emotional depth and authentic voice, though some note it can be distressingly graphic. Overall, it's lauded for raising awareness and humanizing a tragic reality.

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Who Should Read Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree?

Readers who appreciate Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani and Viviana Mazza are typically drawn to poignant, real-life inspired narratives. Fans of The Kite Runner and Half of a Yellow Sun will find the book's exploration of resilience, cultural identity, and human rights profoundly compelling.

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Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
African American Literature
Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Military / War
History: World
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Gratitude
Identity: Gender
Society: War