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- 9780064402378
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins The Limited
ISBN-10
0064402371
ISBN-13
9780064402378
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25140
Product Key Features
Edition
97
Book Title
Journey to Jo'burg : a South African Story
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Family / Parents, People & Places / Africa, People & Places / United States / African American, General, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
Publication Year
2002
Features
Reprint
Illustrator
Velasquez, Eric, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
2.6 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
85-045508
Dewey Edition
19
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Edition Description
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Synopsis
A classic look at prejudice and racism in apartheid South Africa, this short and compelling novel is perfect for independent reading projects and classroom sharing. Separated from their mother by the harsh social and economic conditions prevalent among blacks in South Africa, thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother make a journey over 300 kilometers to find her in Johannesburg. Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village Naledi and 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., A classic look at prejudice and racism in apartheid South Africa, this short and compelling novel is perfect for independent reading projects and classroom sharing. Separated from their mother by the harsh social and economic conditions prevalent among blacks in South Africa, thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother make a journey over 300 kilometers to find her in Johannesburg. Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village Naledi and 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. --School Library Journal (starred review), The bestselling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. 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 that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister's life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city to find Mma. It isn't until they finally reach Jo'burg that they see up close what life is like for black citizens across South Africa--and begin to really question the unfair and dangerous laws of apartheid.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.N1384
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