Journey to Jo’Burg - Couverture souple

Naidoo, Beverley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0006754554 ISBN 13 : 9780006754558

Editeur : HarperCollins, 1999

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Beverley Naidoo was born in South Africa and grew up under apartheid. After arrest and detention without trial, she came to England. She married another exile and was only able to return freely twenty-six years later, after Nelson Mandela's release from jail. Their two children were brought up in England where she still lives. She goes back to South Africa to stay in touch, especially with young people. A teacher for many years, she has a doctorate in education and a number of honorary degrees. Journey to Jo'burg was her first children's book. It was an eye-opener for readers worldwide, winning awards, but it was banned in South Africa until 1991.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

If only Mma was here, Naledi wished over and over. . .

Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro, call home. When their baby sister suddenly becomes very sick, Naledi and Tiro know, deep down, that only one person can save her. Bravely, alone, they set off on a journey to find Mma and bring her back. It isn't until they reach the city that they come to understand the dangers of their country, and the painful struggle for freedom and dignity that is taking place all around them.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0006754554
• ISBN 13: 9780006754558
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80