29/09/2026
The novel Sugar Girl was written by Kola Onadipe, it's a classic Nigerian children’s novel, It was first published in 1964.
The story is about a young girl named Ralia, who is popularly called Sugar Girl because of her sweet nature. She comes from a poor family. Her mother is blind, while her father has a badly injured back, so life at home is difficult.
One day, Ralia goes into the forest to gather firewood. Unfortunately, she becomes lost and cannot find her way home.
While wandering in the forest, she meets an old woman called Ayawa, whom people believe is a witch. Ayawa takes Ralia to her home and offers her a place to stay. However, Ralia becomes frightened and uncomfortable because of the things she hears and the strange situation around her.
Ralia eventually runs away from the old woman's home. She later meets a hunter and his family, who take her in. She becomes friends with the hunter's daughter.
One day, while Ralia and the hunter's daughter are playing, a prince accidentally knocks Ralia down. The prince takes her to his home so that she can receive care and recover from her injury.
After she recovers, arrangements are made for Ralia to return to her parents. She is finally reunited with her family after all the frightening experiences she has gone through.
This book taught me
Never to give up when facing difficulties.
Ralia went through several difficult situations but keeps trying to survive.
And that Kindness can come from unexpected people.
Ralia receives help from people she meets during her journey.
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