jamaica

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jamaica

Catch a fire

the life of Bob Marley
1989

Before the legend

the rise of Bob Marley
2006
Drawing from personal interviews with family, friends, and bandmates, the author profiles the life and career of music legend, Bob Marley.

Rule of the bone

a novel
1995
The story of a troubled 14-year-old boy who, upon leaving an abusive homelife, lives on the edge of society, struggling to find himself.

Catch a fire

the life of Bob Marley
1996
Chronicles the historical, cultural, religious and folkloric milieu that shaped reggae musician Bob Marley's life.

Usain Bolt

2011
A Biography of the Jamaican track and field star which documents his childhood, his setbecks, his record-breaking wins, and his life off the track.

The magic feather

a Jamaican legend
1995
Solidae must pull a feather from the dreaded Mancrow to bring color and light back to the island of Jamaica.

A season for mangoes

2005
Sareen is concerned about participating in her first sit-up, a Jamaican celebration of the life of her recently deceased grandmother, but discovers that sharing her stories of Nana's passion for mangoes helps lift the sadness.

Jamaica

the people
2004
Presents a concise history of the Jamaican people from the arrival of the Taino around 650 A.D. to the multicultural society of the twenty-first century, and includes information about family gatherings, food traditions, and recreation.

Bob Marley

the life of a musical legend
2007
Presents a brief profile of legendary songwriter and rhythm guitarist Bob Marley written in graphic comic format.

The Jacob ladder

2003
After his father leaves their family, twelve-year-old Uton Hinds, known as Tall T, tries to earn extra money in his Jamaican village and tries to further his education as he ponders how he feels about his father's behavior.

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