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Children of the Stone City
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Children of the Stone City
A thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change.
The eagerly awaited new children’s book from the author of JOURNEY TO JO’BURG
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A thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change.
Set in a world where Adam and Leila and their friend Zak live as Nons under the Permitted ruling class, Children of the Stone City tells the gripping story of their struggle. When Adam and Leila’s father dies unexpectedly, their mother faces losing her permit to live in the Stone City and faces deportation to where she was born. Before music-loving Adam can implement his plan to save Mama, Zak is arrested for a bold prank that goes wrong, with far-reaching repercussions for them all...
The eagerly awaited new children’s book comes from award-winning author Beverley Naidoo, winner of the Carnegie Medal for The Other Side of Truth. Beverley’s first novel, Journey to Jo’burg, has never been out of print in the UK and US since its publication in 1985. It now appears in the HarperCollins Modern Classics list and is frequently read in schools worldwide.
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Children of the Stone City is praised for its timely and realistic portrayal, with reviewers highlighting its thought-provoking content and the themes of friendship, family, and music. It is highly recommended by readers, one even awarding it five out of five stars, suggesting it as an excellent addition to school libraries.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780008471774
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 272
About the Author
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.
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