I want to be a thatcher man

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Life after slavery was abolished in the Virgin Islands meant that young persons had to mature early. Finding a career was of utmost importance. This is the first book in a series that follows the lives of young Virgin Islanders as they become qualified in a chosen profession. Ben, a young boy of ten years has always enjoyed thatching day at his family home. This year he is finally able to take an active part in the activities as he learns how to become a Thatcher man. Follow the story of Ben as he begins his chosen career by learning all he needs to know about thatching a house including the secret language of the thatcher’s.