Chike grew up in Umuofia with his mother and sisters. Before he left for Onitsha, his mother warned him never to go to the big River Niger. Chike was keen to visit the river. He requested money from his uncle, who refused. Whilst in Onitsha, he washed cars and got the money. He paid a boat fare to cross the big River Niger. Whilst on the other side, he lost track of time and missed the last boat back. Chike's breathtaking adventures began.

 

This book is part of a book series called Cambridge Eleven Readers .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Cambridge University Press .

This book has the following chapters: National Curriculum Statement Compliant Notes; 1. Chike leaves his village; 2. Chike in Onitsha; 3. Chike on the banks of the river; 4. Ezekiel, the spoilt child; 5. Those who answered to 'Abraham'; 6. Brain pills; 7. The fate of the coin; 8. Chike falls out with S. M. O. G; 9. The monkey-doubler; 10. Chike returns to Chandus; 11. Pride goeth before a fall; 12. The miserly trader; 13. Chike's dream comes true; 14. Chike on the boat; 15. Chike is in trouble; 16. Chike's troubles grow; 17. What the thieves did; 18. How it all ended; ; Glossary; Questions; Memorandum.