Journey to Jo'burg : a South African story
Naidoo, Beverley1987
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This award-winning title provides a moving insight into life and conditions for a black family in apartheid South Africa. This edition contains a revised introduction by author Beverly Naidoo, which provides an insight into her own experiences and the inspiration for the novel. A sequence of photographs from the period is also included, to help pupils understand the harsh realities faced by Naledi and Tiro. What are the themes? Individual vs. society, families and different cultures. Teaching points Ideal for thought-provoking multicultural work. Provides numerous opportunities for exploring narrative devices, characterisation and the wider historical context of the novel. New versions of the author's essay and introduction provide an ideal opportunity for developing pupils' cultural and critical understanding
Main title:
Journey to Jo'burg : a South African story / Beverly Naidoo ; edited by David Jackson.
Author:
Naidoo, Beverley, authorJackson, David, 1940-, editor
Imprint:
London : Young Lions, 1987.
Collation:
79 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published, Harlow , Longman, 1985.
ISBN:
00067269339780006726937
Dewey class:
FICJ
Local class:
FIC.JF
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
English language ReadersFor childrenAdventureAnother country
BRN:
71381