{"product_id":"chike-and-the-river-9780307473868","title":"Chike and the River","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe more Chike saw the ferry-boats the more he wanted to make the trip to Asaba. But where would he get the money? He did not know. Still, he hoped.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleven-year-old Chike longs to cross the Niger River to the city of Asaba, but he doesn't have the sixpence he needs to pay for the ferry ride. With the help of his friend S.M.O.G., he embarks on a series of adventures to help him get there. Along the way, he is exposed to a range of new experiences that are both thrilling and terrifying, from eating his first skewer of \u003ci\u003esuya\u003c\/i\u003e under the shade of a mango tree, to visiting the village magician who promises to double the money in his pocket. Once he finally makes it across the river, Chike realizes that life on the other side is far different from his expectations, and he must find the courage within him to make it home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eChike and the River \u003c\/i\u003eis a magical tale of boundaries, bravery, and growth, by Chinua Achebe, one of the world's most beloved and admired storytellers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/09\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780307473868\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.04h x 5.51w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2011 pg. 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/11\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/09\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/28\/2011\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chinua Achebe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43505721540789,"sku":"9780307473868","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_93c58419-19cf-4a42-be29-3114144a25a7.jpg?v=1705423354","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/chike-and-the-river-9780307473868","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}