This post contain concise summary of A.H. Mohammed’s The Last Days At Forcados High School, the official novel for all candidates sitting for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) come 2015. Note that we could not provide download .pdf of the book due to marketing restrictions.
Candidates are to take time to go through this, and of course make sure to also get the full novel for their own benefit. A.H. Mohammed’s The Last Days At Forcados High School has been used as a perfect replacement for Chukwuemeka Ike’s“POTTER’S WHEEL” used for UTME 2014.
“The Last Days at Forcados High School” by A.H. Mohammed tells the story of Jimi Solade, the most popular boy at the elite Forcados High School.
As he begins his final year in senior secondary together with his friends, the sweet-hearted and devout Nene and Ansa, the nerdy art genius, he’s determined it’s going to be his best year yet.But Jimi’s rogue brother, Wole, is back – which means trouble can’t be far behind.Then there’s Efua, the beautiful and mysterious new girl in class who seems to have no time for boys – including Jimi. But when Jimi’s mother falls ill, he realizes that things are about to change – and not necessarily in a good way.A funny and honest book about self-discovery, family, friendship, tolerance and the highs and lows of life as a modern Nigerian teenager. Told in straightforward language, A.H. Mohammed never talks down to readers.Instead, Last Days stands out with its realistic situations, original characters and deft storytelling. It is at once entertaining and deadly serious, tackling a range of difficult issues including drug abuse, discrimination and loss, with intelligence and great writing.
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