The Spider Kings Daughter cover

The Spider Kings Daughter

by Chibundu Onuzo

17-year-old Abike Johnson is the favourite child of her wealthy father. When Abike buys ice cream from a roadside hawker one day, they strike up an unlikely and tentative romance, defying the prejudices of Nigerian society. But when revelations from the past threaten their relationship, both must decide where their loyalties lie.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?