By Prisca Sam-Duru

LAST week launch of a debut novel, titled “Jacky The Hardworking Spider”, authored by Glory Osandatuwa, was to Nigerians, a strong indication that another Nobel Laureate may have been born in Nigeria, and this time, from Warri in Delta State.

Glory Osandatuwa, a 12 year- old, JSS 2 student of Preston International School, Akure, Ondo State, elicited loud ovation during the book launch, after she read excerpts from her novel.

“The Hardworking Spider” would serve as a moral boost for young generation because at the end of each chapter, there is a section on morals and a set of comprehension questions drawn for readers. The book also contains a mini glossary of words and a ‘do you know?’ session that explains concepts that may be new to other young minds.

Glory’s book launch which held at Great Hall, Chevron Recreation Centre, Warri, attracted people from all walks of life as well as the cream of the society in Warri and environs.

The launch was well attended by dignitaries such as Mrs Sheila Roli Uduaghan, the Wife of the Delta State governor, Hon.Matthew Mofe Edema, a former Chairman of Warri South L.G.A., Elder (Engr.) Theo Odigie (JP), Dr Mark Erumi the Chaplain of Warri Kingdom, among others.

In his review, Dr Tony Akpokene, Managing Director of Flomat Books Ltd, expressed a high optimism that the author is a budding talent that would grow into the stature of great Nigerian authors like Chmamanda Ngozi Adichie and Chinua Achebe. Dr Akpokene commended her parents Mr and Mrs Jolomi Osandatuwa for their effort in discovering her talent and urged other parents to do same so that Nigeria could boast of great writers in future.

A literary scholar, author and promoter of children’s literature, Pastor Ulisanmi Edukugho noted that Glory’s work is one of the many exciting collection of children’s literature in Warri which hold great promises. According to him, “Glory is particularly lucky to have parents who spotted her talent and decided to nuture and develop it”.