Readers of Jack the Elephant and Jake the Rat by author, Annet Maitwe were first introduced to Jack and Jake, the elephant and rat who personify human characters.
In its sequel, Jack the Elephant and Jake the Rat Visit AIM School, Annet’s fun, adventurous, children’s story continues. On their first visit to Destiny, Jack and Jake visit the children of AIM School and learn about their exciting activities at the school. Meanwhile, the children, who had recently read about Jack and Jake in Jack the Elephant and Jake the Rat eagerly and excitedly welcome them to AIMS.
AIM School or Ann Integrated Modern is a school situated in Iganga, Uganda, and founded in memory of Patience Maitwe, who passed away at the age of 17. AIMS strives to nurture children in a safe learning environment and equip them with knowledge and skills for independent living.
The story reflects on the days when our grandparents emphasized that, “Patience is a virtue”, and it is valuable to wait for something without getting angry or complaining.
This book was written to promote language and literacy in children.
