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Journey to Jo'Burg 02/e

by naidoo-beverley   |  Ages 13+
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Journey to Jo'Burg 02/e
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Revealing apartheid's impact on South African family.

If you're looking towards enriching your understanding of the apartheid era through the lens of personal narrative, "Journey to Jo'Burg" is a poignant choice. Beverly Naidoo's narrative grips with its vivid portrayal of a family's struggles. The inclusion of authentic photographs complements the tale, offering an immersive glimpse into a critical piece of history that continues to shape perspectives on racism and resilience.

  • The Other Award (1985)
  • Best Children's Books of the Year (Bank Street College of Education) (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Journey to Jo'Burg 02/e

by naidoo-beverley   |  Ages 13+
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Compare to estimated retail price: RM97.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9781405865869
Authors: naidoo-beverley
Publisher: Longman
Date of Publication: 2008-09-12
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Educational
Related Topics: Reference, Guided Reading
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 2625 readers)
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Revealing apartheid's impact on South African family.

If you're looking towards enriching your understanding of the apartheid era through the lens of personal narrative, "Journey to Jo'Burg" is a poignant choice. Beverly Naidoo's narrative grips with its vivid portrayal of a family's struggles. The inclusion of authentic photographs complements the tale, offering an immersive glimpse into a critical piece of history that continues to shape perspectives on racism and resilience.

  • The Other Award (1985)
  • Best Children's Books of the Year (Bank Street College of Education) (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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