Jessica George is the author of Maame. This literary fiction is a coming of age story about Maddie who lives in London. She lives with her father who is ill. Her mother spends most of her time in Ghana. Her older brother lives on the other side of town and has not been helpful. When Maddie's mother moves back to London, Maddie decides that now is the time for her to start being an adult. She gets a flat with some other girls, gets a new job, and starts internet dating. This is a smart and funny novel about living llife in London and the Ghanian culture.
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