Author: Ivy Higgins
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 13: 978-188974383-7; 10: 1-88974383-6
No. of Pages: 290
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Soft Cover, Perfect bound
Last Update: 2010
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Although this narrative focuses on Calvin-Joe, a Jamaican, who comes of age in the United States, there are other characters, Ma Lou and Lucy-Mae, to name a few, who, also, add to the story. They are well-developed. And so, besides the dreams of the protagonist, Calvin-Joe, readers see how the dreams of other characters are developed. Some come true; others are deferred. This is an excellent piece for academic use as a demonstration of character development and clear storylines. For casual readers, they will not be disappointed. The author draws from West-Indian dialect. This method provides authenticity and believability. Academic or casual, readers will be engaged from beginning to end.
Ivy Higgins was born in Manchester, Jamaica and now resides in Nassau, Bahamas. She received teacher training at Shortwood Teacher’s College, Kingston, Jamaica and the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She is Assistant Professor of English at the College of the Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas.
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