English books from Belize
Recommended English books written by authors from Belize (4)
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If you speak English here are some English books from Belize for the next part of the "Read Around The World Challenge".
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Country: North America / Belize
Belize
Description:
Subtle yet rich descriptions of culture, society, and family life in Belize adorn Zee Edgell’s beautifully narrated story of a short time in the life of 14-year-old Beka Lamb. Through flashbacks, points on politics and independence are animated, since the political struggles for independence in Belize reflect Beka’s own developing maturity and need to assert herself. Two main features of this heartwarming story are Beka’s penchant for lying and her relationship with her older friend Troycie, whose troubling choices lead her down a self-destructive path. The pride of winning an essay contest at... continue
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On Heroes, Lizards and Passion : Seven Belizean Short Stories by Zoila Ellis EN
Country: North America / Belize
Belize
Description:
"Seven short stories vividly depicting different facets of Belize's reality. From the country's rural areas to New York City, we accompany Belizean women and men as they go through the joys and hardships of life. Zoila Ellis demonstrates a definite ability to perceive and reproduce situations and characters, heightening the emotional impact of everyday events and rendering them into fine literature"--Page 4 of cover
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Saltpickers : & Other Caribbean Stories by Zoila Ellis EN
Country: North America / Belize
Belize
Description:
A collection of 12 short stories.
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