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Children of the Stone City
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- Book Synopsis
- 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. Then, when Adam and Leila's father dies unexpectedly, their mother faces losing her permit to live in the Stone City with 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.
- 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780008471743
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Children's Books, (12 October 2022)
- Number of Pages
- 261
- Weight
- 340 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 204 x 135 x 27 mm
- Categories:
- Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Adventure Fiction Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: Fantasy Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Diversity, equality and inclusion Children and Teenage: Social issues / topics