The Following are facts about the Jamb Novel for English:
The Author is Khadija Abubakar Jalli.
It has 9 Chapters and 82 pages.
It is based on Campus Life.
The story is centred around Salma and her School Experiences.
The Author studied Mathematics Education and is the CEO of Boutique Afrique.
The author dedicated the book to her 5 children; Zahra, Najwa, Basma, Sodiq and Farha.
The Storyteller’s (Ummi) first child was Omar (18 years), the second child was Teemah, the third was Jamila and the last born was Bint (5 years).
The admission gained by Omar was
The Life Changer and that’s where the name of the novel is coined.
The novel contains vocabulary that will help you in lexis and structure.
They were waiting for Dad, but he did not come back in the Novel.
You can finish the Life changer Novel in less than 4 hours.
Salma and her roommates were still serious about Academics despite their lifestyle.
Characterization
Ummi: The narrator and mother in the family. She shares her university experiences and life lessons with her children, framing the novel’s narrative.
Bint: Ummi’s youngest daughter, known for her intelligence and quick wit. She shares her school experiences with her family.
Omar: Ummi’s son who recently gained admission to law school. His new chapter in life prompts Ummi to share her university stories.
Teemah: Ummi’s second child and first daughter, a minor character who listens to the stories of Bint and Ummi.
Jamila: Ummi’s second daughter and another minor character in the story. She, like Teemah, is mainly a listener to the narratives.
Salma: A university student and central character around whom much of the novel revolves. She is characterized by her initial arrogance and pride but undergoes a transformation.
Dr. Samuel Johnson (Dr. Sam): Ummi’s Head of Department at Ahmadu Bello University. He plays a crucial role in Ummi’s admission and is mistakenly thought by Ummi to be making unwelcome advances.
Dr. Dabo: A lecturer at the university who has an uncomfortable encounter with Salma during her registration process.
Talle: Known as ‘the quiet one’ in his community, he later becomes involved in criminal activities, representing the theme of how bad company can corrupt good manners.
Tomiwa: Salma’s roommate from Oyo State, who becomes involved with Habib, a rich politician, and plays a role in Salma’s eventual expulsion.
Ada: Another of Salma’s roommates, from Benue State, who helps resolve conflicts within their group.
Ngozi: Also Salma’s roommate, known for being quiet and focused on her studies.
Habib: A corrupt politician who becomes involved with Tomiwa and later plays a role in Salma’s attempt to bribe the university’s Examination and Ethics Committee.
Hakimi: The district head of Lafayette community, involved in the investigation and arrest of Talle.
Labaran: Habib’s driver and friend, who becomes involved in Salma’s story, especially in her attempt to deal with the aftermath of her expulsion.
Zaki: A character representing social menace, involved in kidnapping and other criminal activities.
About the author
Khadija holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc (Ed) Mathematics degree. She is an entrepreneur and chief executive officer (CEO) of She’s Boutique Afrique. Khadija Abubakar Jalli is married with children.The narrative style used in “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jalli is known as a first-person narrative. This approach employs the character Ummi as the narrator, who shares her experiences and those of others from her perspective. This style allows readers to experience the events and understand the characters’ emotions and thoughts through Ummi’s eyes.Khadija Abubakar Jalli employs a conversational and accessible narrative style in “The Life Changer.” This approach makes the book relatable, especially for younger readers. The story is structured in a way that it unfolds through dialogues and interactions among the characters, which adds to its engaging quality.
