Seven-year-old Alicia Parker, a fearless tomboy, is adventurous, mischievous, and daring. She learns from her grandmother, Lucy, that an evil spirit possesses the Chinese apple tree in her backyard. Alicia, full of childish eagerness and self-confidence, decides to challenge the tree spirit dreaded by all, and a fierce battle ensues between the two... Polly, the two-faced governess of Alicia, cuts her foot while she is crossing a river. She cries in anger and pain that it is a curse… The Adventures of Alicia Parker take you to unexpected, humorous, and magical spaces. Adults and children emerge as the protagonists, laying bare their hidden aspirations and vulnerabilities.
Some children love toys,Most children love books,Why? We ask.The answer isLOVE FOR BOOKS start at an early age.Malachi and Kayla Jay are reading their new story book, THE PRINCESS AND THE CROW. They a ........
Our first book review is from MARIE FRANCE ROUSSETY, President of the English-Speaking Union Mauritius.She is also Ex Minister of Women and Child Development and ex Ambassador of Mauritius in Australi ........
MEET THE AUTHOR ANITA BACHAFor the launch and book signing OfTHE PRINCESS AND THE CROWAt the Gymkhana Club MauritiusSunday 02 June 20193 to 6 pmIn the presence of the Registrar of theUniversity of Mau ........
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