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In this colourful and humorous travelogue, a little faith goes a long way.
When a hardworking French priest in the Congo tells an agnostic British journalist: "God is the best we can be", he unleashes a chain of dramatic events that will resonate from Kinshasa to Kingston-upon-Thames. Rising to the ethical challenge, journalist Frank befriends twelve year-old Dudu - a homeless Congolese boy accused of sorcery - and promises to help him return to his family.
But streetwise Dudu is nobody's fool. Their unlikely partnership disintegrates with profound consequences for them both - and for Frank's wife and kids waiting in the UK. The story continues in 'Child Witch London'.
"A novel to take you out of your comfort zone and into the muddled spiritual world of an African megacity. Ormsby's is a fresh, distinct voice and Child Witch a courageous debut." - Tim Butcher, author of 'Blood River'
"If you liked The Poisonwood Bible, then Child Witch Kinshasa is for you." - Mail & Guardian, Johannesburg
"Gives profound insights into three very different ways of life: the incomprehensible bureaucracy of international charity work; the difficulty of bringing up kids in the UK; and the life of a street kid in one of Africa's most screwed up nations. This tricky issue is handled deftly. The novel is peppered with Mike Ormsby's cynical Scouse humour and never gets boring." - Huffington Post
"The exotic sounds, smells and sights of the Congo bring Child Witch vividly to life. It's a compelling story built around strong characters in a world that makes readers question their own beliefs and motives." - Liverpool Echo
"Excellent. Excellent. I loved this funny, adventurous, and heartwarming book. Ormsby writes with humor, sensitivity and empathy, from personal experience. For any reader craving good fiction, more than simple entertainment. Highly recommended." - Tracy A. Fischer, Readers' Favorite
When a hardworking French priest in the Congo tells an agnostic British journalist: "God is the best we can be", he unleashes a chain of dramatic events that will resonate from Kinshasa to Kingston-upon-Thames. Rising to the ethical challenge, journalist Frank befriends twelve year-old Dudu - a homeless Congolese boy accused of sorcery - and promises to help him return to his family.
But streetwise Dudu is nobody's fool. Their unlikely partnership disintegrates with profound consequences for them both - and for Frank's wife and kids waiting in the UK. The story continues in 'Child Witch London'.
"A novel to take you out of your comfort zone and into the muddled spiritual world of an African megacity. Ormsby's is a fresh, distinct voice and Child Witch a courageous debut." - Tim Butcher, author of 'Blood River'
"If you liked The Poisonwood Bible, then Child Witch Kinshasa is for you." - Mail & Guardian, Johannesburg
"Gives profound insights into three very different ways of life: the incomprehensible bureaucracy of international charity work; the difficulty of bringing up kids in the UK; and the life of a street kid in one of Africa's most screwed up nations. This tricky issue is handled deftly. The novel is peppered with Mike Ormsby's cynical Scouse humour and never gets boring." - Huffington Post
"The exotic sounds, smells and sights of the Congo bring Child Witch vividly to life. It's a compelling story built around strong characters in a world that makes readers question their own beliefs and motives." - Liverpool Echo
"Excellent. Excellent. I loved this funny, adventurous, and heartwarming book. Ormsby writes with humor, sensitivity and empathy, from personal experience. For any reader craving good fiction, more than simple entertainment. Highly recommended." - Tracy A. Fischer, Readers' Favorite
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About the Author:
Mike Ormsby was born in Ormskirk, England in 1959. His short story collection 'Never Mind the Balkans, Here's Romania' was first published in 2008 by Editura Compania. The Romanian version 'Grand Bazar Romania' was published simultaneously. 'Spinner the Winner', his picture-book for children, about a wind turbine, was published in 2012 (Amazon/Createspace). Mike's screenplay 'Hey, Mr DJ' was filmed in Kigali in 2007 and topped the bill at Rwanda's first Hillywood Film Festival. His short script 'Enfants Dits Sorciers' was filmed in Kinshasa in 2002. Mike is a former BBC journalist and World Service trainer. He and his wife Angela Nicoara are based in Transylvania, where they have lived for 500 years. 'Child Witch' is his first novel.
Review:
"If you liked The Poisonwood Bible, then Child Witch is for you." - Mail & Guardian, Johannesburg
"The exotic sounds, smells and sights of the Congo bring Child Witch vividly to life. It's a compelling, often exciting, story built around strong characters in a world that makes readers question their own beliefs and motives." - Liverpool Echo
"Gives profound insights into three very different ways of life: the incomprehensible bureaucracy of international charity work; the difficulty of bringing up kids in the UK; and the life of a street kid in one of Africa's most screwed up nations. This tricky issue is handled deftly. The novel is peppered with Mike Ormsby's cynical scouse humour and never gets boring." - Huffington Post
"A novel to take you out of your comfort zone and into the muddled spiritual world of an African megacity. Ormsby's is a fresh, distinct voice and Child Witch a courageous debut." - Tim Butcher, author of 'Blood River'
"Excellent. Excellent. Follow Dudu, a Congolese boy accused of sorcery, who flees his village and is befriended by a former child soldier, on an adventure he could never have imagined. They cross paths with British journalist Frank, who is wondering how to make a difference in DRC. Frank saves the boys from a beating and sees his chance. I loved this funny, adventurous, and heartwarming book. Ormsby writes with humor, sensitivity and empathy, from personal experience. For any reader craving good fiction, more than simple entertainment. Highly recommended." - Tracy A. Fischer, Readers' Favorite
"A novel to take you out of your comfort zone and into the muddled spiritual world of an African megacity. Ormsby's is a fresh, distinct voice and Child Witch a courageous debut." Tim Butcher, author of 'Blood River'
"The exotic sounds, smells and sights of the Congo bring Child Witch vividly to life. It's a compelling, often exciting, story built around strong characters in a world that makes readers question their own beliefs and motives." - Liverpool Echo
"Gives profound insights into three very different ways of life: the incomprehensible bureaucracy of international charity work; the difficulty of bringing up kids in the UK; and the life of a street kid in one of Africa's most screwed up nations. This tricky issue is handled deftly. The novel is peppered with Mike Ormsby's cynical scouse humour and never gets boring." - Huffington Post
"A novel to take you out of your comfort zone and into the muddled spiritual world of an African megacity. Ormsby's is a fresh, distinct voice and Child Witch a courageous debut." - Tim Butcher, author of 'Blood River'
"Excellent. Excellent. Follow Dudu, a Congolese boy accused of sorcery, who flees his village and is befriended by a former child soldier, on an adventure he could never have imagined. They cross paths with British journalist Frank, who is wondering how to make a difference in DRC. Frank saves the boys from a beating and sees his chance. I loved this funny, adventurous, and heartwarming book. Ormsby writes with humor, sensitivity and empathy, from personal experience. For any reader craving good fiction, more than simple entertainment. Highly recommended." - Tracy A. Fischer, Readers' Favorite
"A novel to take you out of your comfort zone and into the muddled spiritual world of an African megacity. Ormsby's is a fresh, distinct voice and Child Witch a courageous debut." Tim Butcher, author of 'Blood River'
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- PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1479285129
- ISBN 13 9781479285129
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages506
- EditorMiscandlon Steven, Nicoara Angela
- IllustratorYoung Matthew, Procter Doug, Sorasan Sorin
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