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Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story
Journey to Jo'burg A South African Story
Author: Beverley Naidoo, Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)
If only Mma was here, Naledi wished over and over. . .
— Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro, call home. When their baby sister suddenly becomes very sick, Naledi and Tiro know, deep down, that only one person can save her. Bravely, alone, they s...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780064402378
ISBN-10: 0064402371
Publication Date: 6/3/1988
Pages: 96
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story on + 12 more book reviews
A great book that looks at what apartheid in South Africa looked like to young children living through it. It is the journey of siblings off to find their mother (who works in the city) so that she can help take care of their baby sister who is very sick. In the process they see subjugation and segregation that they were unaware of beforehand. Their worldview changes as they go through this journey together.
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The story in this book moves extremely fast. Not superbly entertaining, but I think it is important for everyone to know the struggles that go on in other countries so that we can see how much God has blessed us with and try to help other people in need.
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A great story of a journey.A young child becomes sick and her older sister must travel far to save her.


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