The Child of the Creek

By Joel Solomon Tekenate

What happens when love is born in the middle of conflict... and truth is buried beneath pain?

Journey into the heart of the Niger Delta-where beauty and hardship exist side by side, and where the discovery of oil changed everything. Beneath the rich cultural heritage and flowing creeks lies a story of struggle, loss, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

The Child of the Creek is a powerful and deeply moving Nigerian novel that exposes the far-reaching impact of oil exploration on communities, traditions, and lives. It brings to light the untold stories of a people caught between wealth beneath their soil and suffering above it.

At the center of this unforgettable story is a love that should never have been possible.

When a simple conflict at the waterside spirals into cycles of revenge, violence, and full-blown communal war, lives are torn apart and families divided. In the midst of this chaos, emotions collide with painful truths-forcing difficult questions about justice, forgiveness, and the cost of hatred.

Can love survive where blood has been shed?
Can forgiveness heal wounds carved by loss?
And what happens when the enemy becomes the one your heart chooses?

Why You'll Love This Book: A gripping story rooted in the realities of the Niger DeltaA powerful exploration of love, conflict, and forgivenessRich insight into Ijaw culture, tradition, and community lifeA thought-provoking reflection on violence, consequence, and healing

Recognized for its educational value, The Child of the Creek has been proudly featured on the 2021-2024 Approved Booklist of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education for Junior Secondary Schools.

This is more than a novel.

It is a story of pain, love, consequence... and the courage to forgive.

Because sometimes, the deepest wounds can only be healed by the most unexpected love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718614705
• ISBN13: 9781718614703
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"