Crichlows on the Net

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Short stories by Valerie Crichlow (November 24, 1952 - June 10, 2008).

These stories are set in her native country Trinidad and portray life as it was for many children during her childhood years. Valerie uses a lot of Trinidadian (Caribbean) vernacular in these stories.

Late for School relates the attempt by a brother and sister to get to school on time and the results that followed.
Lingay's Revenge relates the interactions between some school boys and a street character.
Red Riding Hood is all about a dress.
The Bully Loses shows how things can get really rough at school.
Trouble for Jem is a boy's episode with a bicycle.
In The Visit things can get a little spooky.
Flash was a dear pet.
By the Ravine relates a fishing expedition.
SchoolDays touches on getting to and from school.
Country Life gives us a peep into rural life during Valerie's childhood.
Dreamy Jerri - some childhood reflections.
Finding a Wife lets us in to a unique cultural practice.
Unschackled will leave you with questions.