JOURNEY TO JO'BURG by Beverley Naidoo ( 9781405865869 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

JOURNEY TO JO'BURG

By:

Beverley Naidoo

Format:

Hardback

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£14.50

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£13.41

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ISBN 10:

1405865865

ISBN 13:

9781405865869

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Publisher:

PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED

Pub. date:

1 June, 2008

Edition:

Educational ed

Series:

New Longman Literature 11-14

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Description:

Separated from their mother by the harsh social and economic conditions prevalent among blacks in South Africa, thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother make a journey of over 300 kilometers to find her in Johannesburg.

Synopsis:

What's the hook? 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.

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Longman

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Returnable

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