Abiola: The Little Boy with the Magic Fingers Book

An uplifting tale for middle-graders about a boy in Barbados who triumphed over obstacles and became a cricket champion.

Abiola's having a tough time. First, all the children tease him because his fingers look weird. His friend Leroy eventually came up with the idea that Abiola should rub an herbal concoction of engine oil, peanut butter, cloves, bay leaves, candle wax and other unknown ingredients on his fingers. He got it from Mazie Charles, an old lady who lived in Silver Sands down on the beach. Abiola was almost lured into his friend's plans but his brother, St. Claire, told him that old wives remedies were usually a waste of time. So what the heck does Abiola do?

Don't miss the next Abiola book-Abiola Goes to England on a Banana Boat.