Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree is a 2018 young adult social novel written by Nigerian novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, published by Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
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| Author | Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Katherine Tegen Books |
Publication date | September 4, 2018 |
| ISBN | 978-0-062-69672-4 |
The novel centres on the abduction and return of the Chibok girls. Narrated by a character called Ya Ta, the novel gives an insight into the abduction and Islamization of the abduction young students.[1] On abduction, the students are given choices, either convert to Islam or die, Ya Ta and her friend Sarah chooses life.[2] Ya Ta (later known a Salamatu) holds her Christian faith, while, Sarah (layer known as Zainab) falls in love with the "husband".[2]
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree received starred reviews from Booklist,[3] Kirkus Reviews,[4] and Publishers Weekly.[5] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[6] Common Sense Media,[7] and School Library Journal also reviewed the novel.[8]
In 2018, Booklist named it in their list of the best fiction for older readers.[9] The following year, the Young Adult Library Services Association included it on their Best Fiction for Young Adults[10] and Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults lists.[11]
References
edit- ^ Bush, Elizabeth (2018). "Buried beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 33–34. doi:10.1353/bcc.2018.0603. ISSN 1558-6766 – via Project MUSE.
- ^ a b Dyer, Lucinda (4 September 2018). "Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree Book Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ Simmons, Florence (2018-06-01). "Buried beneath the Baobab Tree". Booklist. Archived from the original on 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Buried beneath the Baobab Tree". Kirkus Reviews. 2018-06-15. Archived from the original on 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, Viviana Mazza". Publishers Weekly. 2018-07-30. Archived from the original on 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ Bush, Elizabeth (2018). "Buried beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 72 (1): 33–34. ISSN 1558-6766.
- ^ Dyer, Lucinda. "Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree Book Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ Peebles, Donald (2018-09-01). "Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2018". Booklist. 2019-01-01. Archived from the original on 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Best Fiction for Young Adults: 2019". Booklist. 2019-03-15. Archived from the original on 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "2019 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association. Archived from the original on 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2024-08-25.