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Eddie Iroh Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1946 · Nigeria
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Eddie Iroh booksbooks by Eddie IrohForty-Eight Guns for the GeneralWithout a Silver Spoon

Eddie Iroh books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is Eddie Iroh?

Eddie Iroh is a Nigerian novelist and broadcaster. His novel for young readers Without a Silver Spoon (1981), about a poor boy who works his way through school, is a favourite Nigerian school reader.

Where to start

New to Eddie Iroh? Start with Without a Silver Spoon.

Eddie Iroh’s best-known books, in order

Eddie Iroh’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Forty-Eight Guns for the General (1976)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  2. Without a Silver Spoon (1981)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive

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My First Day at School
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Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
Homer
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The Day the Vegetables Came to School
Global Digital Library
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A fifth day in Mary Carrow's school
A fifth day in Mary Carrow's school
Anonymous
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A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges
A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges
John Lord
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A third day in Mary Carrow's school
A third day in Mary Carrow's school
Anonymous
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Bessie at school
Bessie at school
Joanna H. Mathews
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Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges
Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges
Jacques W. Redway
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From School to Battle-field: A Story of the War Days
From School to Battle-field: A Story of the War Days
Charles King
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General History for Colleges and High Schools
General History for Colleges and High Schools
P. V. N. Myers
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Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth Adapted from the Second Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth Adapted from the Second Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
Mary E. Burt
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It's Fun to Sew a Cotton School Dress
It's Fun to Sew a Cotton School Dress
Theta Johnson
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eddie Iroh?

Eddie Iroh is a Nigerian novelist and broadcaster. His novel for young readers Without a Silver Spoon (1981), about a poor boy who works his way through school, is a favourite Nigerian school reader.

What is Eddie Iroh’s most famous book?

Without a Silver Spoon is a great place to start; other favourites include Forty-Eight Guns for the General.

What age are Eddie Iroh’s books for?

Eddie Iroh’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read Eddie Iroh’s books free online?

Eddie Iroh’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Eddie Iroh books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Eddie Iroh ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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