Tales of an African child is a dramatic and moving tale of Useh. A lad who is a victim of a broken home. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he ends up as a street urchin and rogue.
His quest for survival portrays the true spirit and penchant of the deprived African child who is determined to succeed against all odds.
As an orphan, Useh suffers painful neglects from his extended family, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for him as he battles it out on the cold street of despair and wanton neglect.
The book is an enchanting piece. It is a short tale laced with suspense and makes for a good and interesting read.