Description
What's the hook?
This award-winning title provides a moving insight into life and conditions for a
black family in apartheid South Africa. This edition contains a revised
introduction by author Beverly Naidoo, which provides an insight into her own
experiences and the inspiration for the novel. A sequence of photographs from
the period is also included, to help pupils understand the harsh realities faced by
Naledi and Tiro.
What are the themes?
Individual vs. society, families and different cultures.
Teaching points
Ideal for thought-provoking multicultural work. Provides numerous opportunities
for exploring narrative devices, characterisation and the wider historical context
of the novel. New versions of the author's essay and introduction provide an
ideal opportunity for developing pupils' cultural and critical understanding.
Book Information
ISBN 9781405865869
Author Beverley Naidoo
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Longman
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Weight(grams) 20g
Dimensions(mm) 206mm * 132mm * 10mm