Purple Hibiscus

Kambili and her brother Jaja live in envy of their neighbours and cousins who seem to have such fun and freedom. But Kambili and Jaja’s tightly-knit world is one of silence and order. Their father — brilliant, dynamic, and loved by all outside the home — rules his household with a frightening religious devotion. When they visit their Aunt Ifeoma in Enugu and meet their extended family, the children discover a life full of laughter and love, but also of challenge. A vivid, compelling tale of adolescence, rebellion, and liberation from one of Africa’s most celebrated voices.