Set in Belize, Beka Lamb is the record of a few months in the life of Beka and her family. The politics of the small colony, the influence of th... read full description
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Feb 20, 2008
Holly
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This book has become a staple on the bookshelves of readers throughout the Caribbean. It is the first novel from leading Belizean writer Zee Edgell (In Times Like These, The Festival of San Joaquin, Time and the River). Beka Lamb is one of those rare books that really does appeal to all ages. It is used as a required text in high school literature classes in the Caribbean, as well as in college and universities around the world. It is also just a great read! The story centers around the titl
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Jan 18, 2010
Harry
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Beka Lamb tells the story of a few months in the life of a fourteen-year-old girl — Beka — and her slightly older friend Toycie, who both attend a convent school in Belize. It’s published as part of the Heinemann Caribbean Writers Series, and so it has one of those rather off-puttingly institutional covers that makes me feel like I’m back in school. And indeed I’m sure it works well as a GCSE set text: it’s short, it’s about a teenager, it has lots of themes that would provide material for class
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Sep 17, 2009
Zavia
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I have learnt that Beka is a girl living in a caribbean island. She lied about alot of stuff. She lied about not failing in some of her classes because she did not want her father to sending her to school. Her friend Toycie died and after her death Beka lived her life in honors of Toycie. It started when she won a essay contest. And Beka Beka changed from someone with low confidents to a high minded person.Death was one of the themes in the story.
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Aug 07, 2011
Enjoyed this book - finished it right before our cruise ship stopped in Belize City so it was nice to be able to relate it to the actual place and see the sea wall, cashew trees & old colonial houses on the waterfront referenced in the book. My only complaint is that I felt like the author didn't exactly know how to end the story (a common writer's problem).
Jul 06, 2011
Isela
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Beka Lamb is one of my favorite book. I read this book when I attended high school in Belize and as an adult living in another country. I realized that I developed two different perspectives but it does take me home when reading it.I literally added this book on my bookshelf as I am collecting books from Caribbean authors.
Feb 10, 2009
Argott
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Years ago I met Zee Edgell. She was a real peach. I'm always in awe of little-known but influential books. Edgell is a "Caribbean" author, and when I read Beka Lamb she was the most prominent writer in the history of Belize. I wonder if that has changed? I enjoyed Beka Lamb, and I plan to read it again one day. She was a very clever lady.
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Jul 29, 2011
Another compulsory read. The losses and struggles in Beka's life allow the reader to celebrate with her as she develops, matures and gains her victory in the end. Toycie's experience was quite stirring.
Sep 24, 2011
Oyin
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when i read this book it was for school and i was really excited because the novel took place in my school St Catherine academy.all in all great read.
Jul 04, 2009
Evil
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i enjoyed the Belizean flavor embed in this book! reminds me of growing in a very judgemnetal society! Especially in my Catholic schools!!
Aug 01, 2009
My favorite book by a writer of color (one of my top 5 favorite novels EVER!) is Beka Lamb by Zee Edgell.
Aug 04, 2009
Barbara
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Read it in college. Really, really liked it. I love the bit about the bouganvillea plant.
Aug 08, 2011
I actually did not finish this book, but the term has come to an end and exams have passed so we can consider it read. To be honest I haven't even gone half way, but what I have read was okay-ish.
Apr 18, 2011
jonathan
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nothing to really make this book stand out. probably would not have been enjoyable if i was not actually in belize at the time i read it.
Jun 14, 2010
Vpk9
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i learned that i must study my in work in orderr to make a progress in my education, i also learned thatif i want to have a boy friend to put my work before him. it is also importat for me to be wise and and make sure that if i do get pregnat during the relationship that i know what will happen.
Jun 14, 2010
Matt
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I had to read this in 9th grade, and I hated it. I had to read it again in college, and I tried to go in with an open mind, and I thought it was terrible. Just one more "coming of age" tale, a genre which tends toward mediocrity except when the main character's name is Holden.
Jun 14, 2010
Donyale
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that life isn't what it seem we have more coming and more ahead of us...
Sep 30, 2007
Marte
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Part of Heinemann's Caribbean Writers Series. I read this for work, but I really enjoyed it! The story is set in Belize, and follows Beka Lamb through some turbulent months of her life. Highly recommended!
Jul 28, 2008
Alexandra
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I read this book for a class at DPU; my teacher grew up in Belize like the girl in the book. Basically, I thought this book was amazing and recommend it to everyone.
Jan 26, 2011
Anikia
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i think that beka learned a valuable lesson not to lie and beka actually turned to be better than toycie isnt that wonderful.
Apr 29, 2007
lauren
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a great story, incredibly well-told. this is one of those books that transports...
