Anna Hibiscus by Lauren Tobia

Author:Lauren Tobia [Atinuke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781536226935
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: 2022-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

“But it is an English word, Mama,” said Auntie Comfort.

“It is an English word, but an African name,” said Grandfather. “Have you ever heard of any English person being called Comfort? Come, enough of this. Let us eat.”

The table had been laid according to Grandfather’s instructions. There were plates at every place, and many knives and forks and spoons, for the many courses. They ate pepper soup with their spoons, and then eba and okro and stew were served. Everybody looked at Auntie Comfort. Auntie Comfort looked politely at Grandmother and Grandfather.

Grandfather gestured to Auntie Comfort. “Begin, my daughter,” he said.

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