Mason Nassah

Lima and Ina Mason Nassah

This is an educational book for children that teaches them about the importance of listening to their parents. It does that through the story of Lima and Ina, two sisters aged six and ten. The sisters love going to the beach, and they love to build and decorate sandcastles with seashells. They have read about the rare Junonia shell and want to get their hands on one. On their various trips to the beach, they search for one but don't find it. Until one day their friend Scarlett suggests going to a forbidden cove to look for the shell. Rebellious Lima is all for it, but obedient Ina doesn't want to go. They end up going because Ina doesn't want to miss out on an adventure with her sister and her friend. But when they get to the cove, they find a lot more than they bargained for. So now they have to deal with the consequences of disobedience and learn a new lesson about how important it is to listen to their parents. The book also highlights the different types of seashells that Lima and Ina come across, including Conch shells, Murex shells, and Ceriths. This encourages kids to want to learn more about seashells by looking up their different shapes and sizes.