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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9780718083106
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Nelson Incorporated, Thomas
ISBN-10
0718083105
ISBN-13
9780718083106
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228618296
Product Key Features
Book Title
Child of the River
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Contemporary Women, Coming of Age, Historical
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
13.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-019360
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
839.3636
Synopsis
A compelling coming of age story with an unlikely and utterly memorable heroine, Child of the River is a timeless tale of heartbreak and triumph set in South Africa at the dawn of apartheid., A timeless coming-of-age tale of heartbreak and triumph set in South Africa at the dawn of apartheid. Persomi is young, white, and poor, born the middle child of illiterate sharecroppers on the prosperous Fourie farm in the South African Bushveld. Persomi's world is extraordinarily small. She has never been to the local village and spends her days absorbed in the rhythms of the natural world around her, escaping the brutality and squalor of her family home through the newspapers and books passed down to her from the main house and through her walks in the nearby mountains. Persomi's close relationship with her older brother Gerbrand and her fragile friendship with Boelie Fourie--heir to the Fourie farm and fortune--are her lifeline and her only connection to the outside world. When Gerbrand leaves the farm to fight on the side of the Anglos in WWII and Boelie joins an underground network of Boer nationalists, Persomi's isolated world is blown wide open. But as her very small world falls apart, bigger dreams open to her--dreams of an education, a profession, a native country that values justice and equality, and of love. As Persomi navigates the changing landscape around her--the tragedies of war and the devastating racial strife of her homeland--she finally discovers who she truly is, where she belongs, and why her life--and every life--matters. The English language publication of Child of the River solidifies Irma Joubert as a unique and powerful voice in historical fiction. "Filled with lessons of grace and love, Child of the River is a story that reminds us all to hold steady through life's most fragile hours." --Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of Perennials
LC Classification Number
PT6593.2.O8314P4713
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- 3***u (107)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseQuick delivery in four days. Large quantity of books were professionally packaged in a sturdy, padded box. All books arrived in Very Good condition as advertised. Good communication from merchant. Solid transaction overall. A+. Buy with confidence.
- s***e (742)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent transaction, shipped promptly. All discs are in great shape. One interesting sidenote is that eBay incorrectly labeled the package as Delivered, when in fact it was still being processed. (At some point it went from Out for Delivery to being in another city about an hour away.) Prematurely designating a shipment as Delivered caused a lot of confusion. The person I spoke to at eBay didn't seem to get it. EBay needs to upgrade their code to more accurately reflect shipment status.
- 1***1 (119)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseEfficient delivery, strong and safe packaging! It is completely consistent with the description, and even better! A very valuable collection! A super excellent seller who far exceeded expectations! Thank you!