Eze Goes To School

"Eze Goes to School" is a children's novel co-authored by Nigerian writer Onuora Nzekwu and British writer Michael Crowder, published in 1963 under the African Writers Series by Heinemann Publishers. The story revolves around Eze Adi, a young protagonist who struggles to attain formal education despite his poor family background. Through Eze's journey, the book highlights the challenges of accessing education in 90's Nigeria, including poverty, truancy and cultism ¹.

The book has received positive reviews for its portrayal of the Nigerian experience and its influence on children's literature. Notably, Daily Trust listed it as one of the books every child must read, and it's regarded as a timeless tale that tells the Nigerian story ² ¹.