Swimming on the Lawn

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By Yasmin Hamid

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Swimming on the Lawn by Yasmin Hamid is a heartfelt children's book that paints a vivid picture of Selvi's childhood in 1960s Sudan. Through her eyes, readers experience family life full of love, adventure, and the warmth of a close-knit community, even as the rumblings of change are on the horizon. This uplifting story captures the innocence and wonder of childhood, set against a backdrop of cultural richness.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're drawn to stories about family life and childhood adventures in vibrant, culturally rich settings. It offers a heartfelt glimpse into everyday activities and relationships, capturing the warmth of family bonds and the excitement of youthful exploration.

"Farida lives with her family in Khartoum, Sudan. For Farida the 1960s are a time of fun and adventure, from riding the train to a remote village by the remains of Nubian pyramids to seeing the twirling dancers of the Mawlid festival. But as columns of black smoke rise on the horizon, can Farida's happiness last?"--

This is a beautifully descriptive story of growing up in Sudan as told from the perspective of an observant young girl.

Description

Told through the eyes of Farida, as well as her inquisitive sister and brothers, this is a beautiful story about growing up in Sudan. Sudanese culture and customs are brought to life, from the ubiquitous tea service and hearty breakfasts to the commemoration of Muslim holidays and the rites of birth and death.

A happy childhood spent in the capital and the rural villages of 1960s Sudan ends startlingly with a sudden military coup that changes the make-up of Farida's family forever.

Swimming on the Lawn is a powerful reminder that many children around the world are affected by war and are helpless against it.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925164855

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 161g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Yasmin Hamid Young Adult

About the Author

Yasmin Hamid grew up in East Africa with her siblings, English mother and Sudanese father. She loves reading and has been in the same book club group for almost twenty-five years. She is happily married and has lived in Western Australia since 1988. This is her first novel for children.