At dawn, when the earth still breathes and ancestral voices move softly through the wind, a village awakens beneath the shelter of ancient trees.
The House of the Small: An African Tale of Courage and Unity is a lyrical literary folktale that celebrates the quiet strength of community. Set in a timeless African village, the story follows elders and children, healers and storytellers, weavers and farmers—ordinary people whose lives are bound together by shared memory, tradition, and collective courage.
Through vivid imagery and poetic prose, Emerem brings to life a world where every voice matters, where wisdom is carried in proverbs and gestures, and where the smallest hands help hold the largest house together. As challenges arise and old truths are tested, the village discovers that true strength is not found in size or power, but in unity, resilience, and belonging.
Rooted in African oral tradition and infused with ancestral spirit, this book is a meditation on identity, cooperation, and the enduring power of togetherness.
Length: Approximately 120 pages
Ideal for readers who love African literature, folktales, and reflective literary fiction.
