Good Intentions, Evil Deeds

A young-adult novel by Mwamgwirani J. Mwakimatu that weaves together a series of events to deliver a moving moral lesson. Rodgers goes to great lengths to protect his best friend Juma from a harsh schoolteacher. Mickey’s loyalty to her friend Rodgers crosses cultural divides, while Chuna, a young girl with albinism, is loved and adored in her adopted family despite the ignorance of a few who still stigmatise her. The novel dispels myths of discrimination with warmth and narrative skill, engaging readers of all ages. Listed as an award-winner, the book is suitable as a reader for secondary school, young adult, and contemporary African fiction audiences, offering both entertainment and instruction.