Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest by Wayne Gerard Trotman

He has two good friends he tries his best to stay away from the bullies and lives with his mother who loves him very much. Kaya Abaniah is your typical fourteen-year-old guy who has a crush on a pretty girl. Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest by Wayne Gerard Trotman is a story of family, friendship, love, and fighting for what is right. Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars Born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Trotman immigrated to England in 1984, where he lives with his wife and two sons.'The author takes a medley of science fiction tropes, from aliens and spaceships to telepathy and artificial intelligence and creates an epic, universe-building tale.'

Various combinations of English, Trinidadian English, and Creole are not uncommon.About the Author:Wayne Gerard Trotman is a Trinidadian British writer, blogger, filmmaker, artist, photographer, composer and producer of electronic music. Trinbagonians (Trinidadians and Tobagonians) use Creole in spontaneous conversation, while Trinidadian English is often reserved for more formal speech. However, Kaya speaks authentic Trinidadian Creole, which is similar, but distinct from Tobagonian Creole. In this two-island Caribbean nation, inhabited primarily by people of African and Indian descent, Trinidadian English is the official spoken language, and Standard English is the official written language. Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest is a unique story, set in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Will Kaya succeed in protecting his relatives and friends from the supernatural evils that lurk on the tropic isle? Can he reveal the shape-shifter's secret identity? And, why on Earth is the most gorgeous girl, he's ever known, so interested in him? Follow Kaya's struggles with love, rivalry, and academic life, as he confronts the terrifying creatures of Trinidad and Tobago's folklore, and unlocks the shocking mystery of Papa Bois, the father of the forest.About Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest:Kaya Abaniah (Kah-yuh Abba-na-yuh) is a boy's name. He discovers that men in black are constantly watching him, Soucouyant, the shape-shifting vampire wants his blood, and his packed lunch is never safe. He lives with his mother on the Caribbean island of Trinidad he's passionate about wildlife conservation and has a crush on the prettiest girl in his class.However, one fateful day, Kaya's life is changed forever when he encounters Papa Bois, a folklore character similar to the Greek god, Pan. Legends are immortal dreams made flesh.Kaya Abaniah believes he's an ordinary fourteen-year-old college student.