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Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story

Eric Velásquez

3.6/5 ( ratings)

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 set off on a journey to find Mma and bring her back. It isn't until they reach the city that they come to understand the dangers of their country, and the painful struggle for freedom and dignity that is taking place all around them.

Language: English

Pages: 96

Format: Paperback

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: December 24, 2002

ISBN: 0064402371

ISBN 13: 9780064402378

Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story

Eric Velásquez

3.6/5 ( ratings)

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 set off on a journey to find Mma and bring her back. It isn't until they reach the city that they come to understand the dangers of their country, and the painful struggle for freedom and dignity that is taking place all around them.

Language: English

Pages: 96

Format: Paperback

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: December 24, 2002

ISBN: 0064402371

ISBN 13: 9780064402378

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