Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Katherine Tegen Books |
Publication date | September 4, 2018 |
| ISBN | 978-0-062-69672-4 |
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.
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.