Jepkosgei is twelve and lives on a small Kenyan dairy farm. When her hands are busy with chores, stories pour out in voices she cannot control, and the cows literally stop chewing to listen. This warm, honest novel explores the courage it takes to share a hidden gift with the person whose opinion matters most: a mother who sees the world in shillings and sums.
When the Cows Stopped Chewing
Her voice puts the cows under a spell. Now she needs the courage to let her mother listen.
KES 100
CBC tags for this book
Core competencies
- Communication and Collaboration
- Creativity and Imagination
Values
- Integrity
Pertinent and contemporary issues
- Self-awareness
Language: English
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