{"product_id":"praise-song-for-the-butterflies-1","title":"Praise Song For The Butterflies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019, Praise Song for the Butterflies is a powerful, well-researched fictional account that explores the trokosi tradition in West Africa. Abeo Kata, a privileged nine-year-old daughter, is placed in a religious shrine by her father as an atonement for his ancestors' crimes. She suffers unspeakable acts for fifteen years until rescued. The book offers an educational, eye-opening account of ritual servitude and the devastation it causes children. Abeo, the protagonist, is fierce and unwavering, showcasing the author's skill in creating compelling stories about hope and freedom. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019, this powerful, well-researched, fictional account delves into the trokosi tradition for the curious and open-minded. Abeo Kata lives a comfortable, happy life in West Africa as the privileged nine-year-old daughter of a government employee and stay-at-home mother. However, when the Katas' idyllic lifestyle takes a turn for the worse, Abeo's father, following his mother's advice, places the girl in a religious shrine, hoping that the sacrifice of his daughter will serve as atonement for the crimes of his ancestors. Unspeakable acts befall Abeo for the fifteen years she is enslaved within the shrine. When she is finally rescued, broken and battered, she must struggle to overcome her past, endure the revelation of family secrets, and learn to trust and love again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the tradition of Chris Cleave's Little Bee, Praise Song for the Butterflies is a contemporary story that offers an educational, eye-opening account of the practice of ritual servitude in West Africa. Spanning decades and two continents, Praise Song for the Butterflies is an unflinching tale of the devastation that children are subject to when adults are ruled by fear and someone must pay the consequences. Abeo is unrelenting - a fiery protagonist who sparks in every scene. Bernice L. McFadden has created yet another compelling story, this time about hope and freedom. Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of Here Comes the Sun, has said, \"Abeo is unforgettable. Her courage and resilience are inspiring, and her story will stay with you long after you turn the last page.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 204g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 139 x 196 x 21 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913090692                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernice L. McFadden","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099054108922,"sku":"9781913090692","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/praise-song-for-the-butterflies-1","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}