Nona David

About

Nona David currently lives withher husband in Cincinnati Ohio. She has a passion for foreign culturesand zeal to visit new places, learn new languages, and experience newthings. Her background, friends, and experiences in Nigeria, WestAfrica is the major influence for her debut novel, FEDDIE GIRL.

Nonaloves to read and believes every reading experience should be fun andexciting. Her target audience is mainly females between the ages of13-55; and anyone who simply enjoys reading quality fiction.

WithFEDDIE GIRL, Nona wants to offer readers a different kind of readingexperience by introducing them to foreign adventures and cultures.FEDDIE GIRL offers a unique and toe-curling story that is exciting,witty, adventurous, and humor-filled. FEDDIE GIRL is a sizzle, akeep-sake, an info pack, and a memory nudge that will transport readersinto the foreign cultures of Nigeria and keep them turning the pagesand yearning for more.

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First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life. To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The king just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back.

Story Behind The Book

Carlotta Ikedi (A.k.a Feddie Girl) has never liked school. Not in California. Not in Oklahoma. When her exasperated parents ship her off to boarding school–in West Africa–Carlotta faces a life, culture, and existence unlike anything she’s ever known. School rules and regulations, rising bell, lights-out, manual labor, inspections, dining time, prefects, punishments, mean bunkmates, and visiting days–it’s all here. But author Nona David takes Carlotta’s story a step further when her adventures lead to unfortunate incidents that threaten to drive her American family into the clutches of infidelity and organized crime. Boarding school doesn’t get any better than this… For those who have experienced the boarding school life, the adventures of Feddie Girl will bring those memories crashing back… For anyone else, get ready to see the world as Feddie Girl.

Media Links

Wendy Wallach's Review of "FEDDIE GIRL by Nona David"

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Evie Alexis' Review of "Feddie Girl by Nona David"

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"Feddie Girl by Nona David" a review by Jill Page

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FEDDIE GIRL: A review by Wendy Hines

🔗 http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2009/11/feddie-girl-hilarious-adventures-of.html

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Feddie Girl by Nona David -- Book Review by Wayne Hurlbert

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Vicki Newell's Review of "Feddie Girl"

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"Feddie Girl" Review by Cindy Chan

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Susan Cook's review of "Feddie Girl"

🔗 http://www.sahmsue.com/2010/02/book-review-feddie-girl-by-nona-david.html

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Feddie Girl Book Review by Susan Buetow

🔗 http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2010/01/book-review-feddie-girl-by-nona-david.html

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BOOK REVIEW: Feddie Girl by Nona David

🔗 http://jmomfinds.amoores.com/2010/02/feddie-girl-by-nona-david/

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Feddie Girl: Review by Angela Simmons

🔗 http://renees-reads.blogspot.com/2010/02/feddie-girl-by-nona-david-review.html

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Book Feature on Jaguda.com

🔗 http://www.jaguda.com/2010/01/29/book-feature-nona-david-feddie-girl/

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Book Feature on KennyNaija.com

🔗 http://www.kennynaija.com/2010/01/book-feature-nona-david-feddie-girl.html

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Book Feature on Blogsvillegist

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Book Feature on Goodlife.com

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"Feddie Girl" Wins Finalist Award - USA Best Books 2010

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Reviews

Reviews By Readers Like You: This Book Makes A Great Read. Written By Tayo Sogbanmu (London, UK)With an amazing ability to capture the very vibrant detail in the culture of the Nigerian people; Nona David takes you on a journey with Feddie-girl. A nick name given to Carlotta as she arrives at the Federal-Government-Girls-College Uddah, a small town located in Anambra state, south-east of Nigeria. Carlotta, a mixed race American teen sent to Nigeria at the demand of her also mixed-race father with Nigerian heritage, is opened up to a whole new civilization, which she deems a far cry from what she calls home. Given her situation and what she sees as a severe predicament, she gives up on any hope of being able to survive, but just in time discovers newly found friendships, an instinct of adaptation and a strength filled with maturity she never believed she had. As the story unfolds it matures in a way one may not have expected, as both Richard and Shelly; Carlottas parents must also take a journey of there own that if not travelled with caution, could cost them both the very family they are trying so hard to keep together. Nona gives great and accurate insight into the life of boarding school in Nigeria, the character and humour of the Nigerian people and a detailed scope into the diversity that resides in the country. From the description of the vibrant streets of Lagos, and the constant chatter of Carlottas class mates that will have you laughing away, to the mention of some of Nigerias well known delicacies, Feddie girl will allow you to explore and visualize the very ground of Nigeria, doing so in a way that is true and definitely not sugar coated. An extract from "Feddie Girl": Lagos, Nigeria. Everything and everyone make up the beauty of Lagos! Its no wonder everyone wants to come to Lagos. A true mix of different people of different Nationals: Different traits, tribes, races and languages; The Igbo's, Yoruba's and Hausa's. This is the mystery of Lagos; A city we call home. Eko for sure! Eko for life! Eko o ni baje! Awesome Book!!! Written by Book "Worm" (Boston, MA) This book is an awesome read. You don't have to be a Nigerian or have a boarding school experience to fall in love with this book. The author clearly depicts two different worlds Carlotta experienced in this marvelous fiction and uses excellent diction to potray each plot. Life in a boarding school is a blast I must say and it gets even better with the unexpected circumstances that unfold while Carlotta is trying to adapt in a foreign land. I totally love the way the author introduces the commercial city Lagos: vendors, taxi drivers, mobs, concerts and the food - what could be better than that? I recommend this book for everyone. Did you attend a boarding school and want all those memories gushing back? Are you dying to know what boarding school life feels like? Do you want to have fun in watching an American teen adapt in Africa? Then read FEDDIE GIRL and you'll be glad you did. Remember to get one for a friend. "Feddie Girl" is a MUST READ!!! Written by 'Novel Addict (USA) I love this book!!! I couldn't put it down!!! A MUST-READ for adventure novel lovers and fans of multicultural fiction. I am an ex-Feddy Girl, (FGGC Onitsha) and I must say that this book blew me away. It offers a whole lot more than meets the eye. The author (Nona David) took the story to a whole new level by using authentic diction, twists, and turns that are unexpected and suspenseful. The story holds nostalgic memories and reminds me of those years, back in school, when we were young and carefree, surviving as we knew best in boarding school. The book captured it all: Manual labor, visiting days, Class periods, dining food, club practices... you will think you're right there with the characters living and breathing with them. It's an absolutely marvelous book and a MUST READ for all Feddy babes and guys, and for all those who schooled in Nigeria. Kudos to Feddie Girl!!! Kudos to Nona David!!! Kudos to all Feddy alumni!!! PRO UNITATE!!! Feddie girl can't wait to get my copy. Written by Fechukwu Chudy-Onwugaje<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3QCVC1DDM8PSZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp"></a> I just ordered my copy and can't wait to get it. It seems like it will be very interesting. I went to a boarding school and I can totally relate with it. It will bring memories back. I'll write a proper review once I get my copy and done reading it. Its a must read book. Boarders & non-boarders go get a copy. & you'll (boarders) see yourself laughing and nodding your head as if you were there, and non-boarder/day students it will give you an insight into how boarding house life really is,(and you can decide if you want your kids to go to a boarding school. lol. j/k) I rate it stars!!! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3QCVC1DDM8PSZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp"></a>Endorsements and Praise from Readers like You This book is splendid!!! I highly recommend it to everyone!!! The words flow so nicely. The story is suspenseful: you're curious about... what comes next and you just can't stop reading till the end. Hilarious!!! LOL!!! The author certainly did a marvelous job and I'm amazed at how in-depth her research was. I could see myself as one of the characters in the book... LOL!!! Kudos to Ms. David--the novel is a terrific read!!! Will definitely recommend to my friends. Looking forward to a sequel... I just read the excerpt from the novel, and my my I found myself back in Fed Onitsha.You know I've heard so many pple on fb talk about this novel and decided to just have a peep.......... all i can say is that Nona has a kind of writing style that is highly dramatic and poetic.She definitely has a way with words that seems to paint the picture as u read.i suspect this novel would fall into the category of novels that you want to know what's on the next page and u keep going on and on until u find urself on the last page. Well done Nona, the excerpt i read is really suspense filled and hilarious at the same time. One can easily fix up those characters looking back at school days hahahahahaha. The novel is awesome, I really enjoyed it. I'm now waiting for Feddie Girl 2. Hope it comes out soon. Keep up the good work. I'm currently reading this novel - Feddie Girl - It's really awesome! Luv it! This book rocks! For those of you who haven't read the American novel "Feddie Girl" by Nona David... Absolutely loving Feddie girl. Just got Feddie girl n loving it. I live here in cincinnati and I am myself a feddie girl (Federal Government Girls college Sagamu). Thanks for writing this. Would definitely spread the word. I've read the book and it's simply amazing!! A must read for all those who attended boarding school in Nigeria. The author dedicated the book to all Feddy alumni. It's so awesome! Trust me, as ex-feddy students, you will absolutely love and relate to the events in this book, you'll think you're right there with the characters, living and breathing with them. Lol! The novel is written for adults and reads like a thriller/international adventure with humor and romance thrown in. The sub-plots alone will blow you away! Lol! A big thank you to Nona David the author of FEDDIE GIRL for the wonderful thought of writing a novel that will help all ex-feddie students remember those good old days in boarding school. We the fans of Feddie Girl appreciate your efforts. Seriously feddie girl has got to be the best nigerian literature I have read .. I luv it..... my feddie girl is here..... i am sooo romancing this book tonight !!! Hmnn this is really exciting and great! I can't wait to read this book. I love your blogs and the excerpts of Feddie Girl. They remind me so much of my own experiences. I think it is a brillaint idea to write about Feddy school. Thanks, and please keep it up! PRO UNITATE! HAS ANYONE READ THE BLOGS YET? LOL! I'm just loving this! So interestin! I really enjoyed myself. .......You're just too much. A great novel!!! Teenage kids need to learn from the on start that the world doesn't revolve exclusively around them. Nigerian boarding school has a way of clipping wings and putting way-ward kids back in line. LOL!!! As a veteran of a Federal school in Nigeria, I can very well relate to the characters in this book. Highly recommended!!! I loved the book, too! I hv only read few pages and am already in love wt it. The book is a must read oooo!!!!! WE KNOW WAT LYF IS ALL ABOUT,WE D FEDDIE GIRLS.IM A FEDDIE BABE N AM SO PROUD OF THIS BOOK!!! The novel is captivating... I just couldn't stop laughing. It's a must-read!!! I am proud of this bk 2 hun.i reali do mis fedigboks nd al our clasmates Feddie gurl! Hmm it wasn't easy oh. The bk really brought back good old memories. Luv da book and am happy to be a feddie gurl.,,,cheers "Once started I didn't want to stop reading the book!" I really love the novel... I can't wait for book 2..... lolllllll mehn!!!!! cant wait for da book 2 I, for one, am waiting for the sequel. The events in the novel wowed me. I'm definitely impressed!!! This book is a must-read!!! I've read the whole book. It sounds just like Feddy Owerri. I'm really impressed...... the novel is amazing FEDDIE GIRL,you de beeeeeeeeeeee in fact the book is nice The novel is truly fantastic... I really luv it!!!!! Thanks, i love the novel what an interesting book, remainds me of the good old days in FGGC.i wish all FGGC gals can get to read this. thanks author! The author really did a marvelous job. The events are suspense-filled and hilarious at the same time. One can easily see themselves as one of the characters and take a fun peek back into school days. Amazing...!!!

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