Zipa Tenn

An introduction to the Novel The Travails of Nkem. The Travails of Nkem is a brilliant work of children literature that explores gender roles, society, tradition and morals. Nkem is orphaned at a tender age and is forced to live with her step-parents who maltreat her. She forms a bond with her teacher and is disliked by her fellow students. She navigates through life and finally gets her reward for being an obedient and morally upright child. The author, Tenn Zipa J is a graduate of English and