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The Power of One: Young Readers' Ed

By Bryce Courtenay
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In The Power of One: Young Readers' Ed, a young boy named Peekay grows up in South Africa during World War II, navigating the harsh realities of racism and the struggle for identity. Despite facing numerous adversities, he finds solace and encouragement in his dream to become a boxing champion. Through mentors and self-discovery, Peekay learns about the power of one person to make a difference.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy coming-of-age stories filled with courage and determination. Set against the backdrop of South Africa, it follows a young boy who discovers his personal strength while facing racial and social injustices. Lovers of inspiring tales about overcoming obstacles and personal growth might find this book particularly captivating.

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The Power of One: Young Readers' Ed

This classic bestseller has now been adapted and condensed for younger readers. A timeless story of the conflict between black and white, strong and weak, this book follows a young boy's journey to manhood. This brilliant new Puffin edition ends as Peekay leaves for a new school in Johannesburg. For ages 8 to 12.

This is Bryce Courtenay's classic best-selling story of the triumph of the human spirit, specially adapted for young readers.

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Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, little six-year-old Peekay learns that small can beat big. Armed with this knowledge, he resolves to take on the injustices of his country and sets his heart on becoming the welterweight champion of the world.

Peekay starts to take boxing lessons, makes new friends, collects cacti, and plays the piano. Above all, he learns to think with his head and then with his heart. He discovers that nothing can defeat the determination to be true to yourself—that this is The Power of One.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141304892

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 1999

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 368

Collections

Bryce Courtenay Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Bryce Courtenay is the bestselling author of The Power of One, Tandia, April Fool's Day, The Potato Factory, Tommo & Hawk, Solomon's Song, Jessica, A Recipe for Dreaming, The Family Frying Pan, The Night Country, Smoky Joe's Cafe, Four Fires, Matthew Flinders' Cat, Brother Fish, Whitethorn, Sylvia, The Persimmon Tree, Fishing for Stars, The Story of Danny Dunn, Fortune Cookie and Jack of Diamonds. The Power of One is also available in an edition for younger readers, and Jessica has been made into an award-winning television miniseries. The Silver Moon- Reflections and Stories on Life, Death and Writing is being published in November 2014. facebook.com/BryceCourtenay The World of Bryce Courtenay

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