Journey to JoBurg
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Journey to JoBurg
Summary
This is the story of love, commitment and the flowering of the human spirit against the background of South Africa’s apartheid.
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Journey to JoBurg by Beverley Naidoo
This is the story of love, commitment and the flowering of the human spirit against the background of South Africas apartheid.“ This story is compelling”
TES
“inspirational tale…”
Network
“Growing awareness of the sufferings of South Africa’s black children brings renewed point to Beverley Naidoo’s Journey to Joburg, a story for young readers, the more searing for its gentleness, that makes them ask questions we must learn to answer”
Guardian
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007263509 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007263503 |
| Title | Journey to JoBurg |
| Author | Beverley Naidoo |
| Series | Harpercollins ChildrenâÂÂs Modern Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2008-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |