The Boy Called Fish: A Story from Babessi, Cameroon

By Sylvanus Teboh MD

The Boy Called Fish is a warm and humorous children's story inspired by a real childhood memory from Babessi, Cameroon.

When young Sylvanus joins a group of boys on a fishing trip, they spend the entire day trying to catch fish using handmade bamboo hooks and river bait. But after hours of waiting, not a single fish is caught.

On the walk home, something unexpected happens - one of the hooks becomes stuck in Sylvanus' shorts without him noticing. The boys burst into laughter, and Oliver, the oldest boy in the group, gives him a nickname he would never forget:

"Fish."

Filled with friendship, laughter, African village life, and unforgettable childhood adventure, The Boy Called Fish is a heartwarming story for children and families everywhere.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZSB4XNH
• ISBN13: 9798195213480
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"