A DREAM was what inspired uMhlanga resident, Jennifer Sheokarah, to pen her first children’s book, entitled The Abandoned Bicycle The 27-year-old, who is studying towards her PhD in Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), recently chatted to Northglen News about her latest book, which she is planning on expanding into a series.
The book is about a little boy, Jevon, who finds an old bicycle at the beach which, seemingly, has magical powers, whenever he rides it.
“This all started with the Covid-19 hard lockdown when I was stuck indoors. I’m the type of person who needs to be kept busy and my partner initially suggested thinking outside the box. I was actually working on my first novel at the time. I then had a dream of me holding a children’s book and I went with it. Even though it wasn’t planned I figured it was a sign. I started writing about Jevon and The Abandoned Bicycle came to life. In all it took about three months to complete and now the idea has expanded into a series and I’m currently finalising the next book, The Abandoned Treasure Chest,” she said.
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Sheokarah started writing at a young age and said she has always had a passion for literature.
“The reception to the book has been really positive and the sales are going very well. This was also the boost that I needed to complete my novel where I’ve used Covid-19 as the antognaist, but I’ve personified it. I’m hoping to launch my novel at a book fair in August where I hope for a similar positive reception,” she said.
The Abandoned Bicycle is available as an e-book and paperback for purchase on Amazon Online and bidorbuy. You can also email: jennifer_sheokarah@yahoo.com to order a copy of the book.
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