Journey to Jo'burg
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“Has no equal. Evocative and haunting.” (School Library Journal starred review)
The bestselling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country.
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 that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister’s life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city to find Mma.
It isn’t until they finally reach Jo’burg that they see up close what life is like for black citizens across South Africa—and begin to really question the unfair and dangerous laws of apartheid.
A classic look at prejudice and racism in apartheid South Africa, this short and compelling novel is perfect for independent reading projects and classroom sharing.
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Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story
Beverley naidoo , eric velásquez ( illustrator ).
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1986
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The sun rose higher. on they walked. the heat sank into them and they felt the sweat on their bodies. on they walked. alone again….
Another baby has died in the village and Naledi knows that her little sister Dineo might die too. But what can she do? Their grandmother has no money and there are no doctors in their village. So Naledi makes up her mind. She will have to get Mma who works more than 300 kilometres away in Johannesburg. The only way to let her know was to get to the big road and walk. So Naledi and her brother Tiro did just that…
Banned by the apartheid government in South Africa, this is the story of two children’s courage and determination to find their mother and bring her home.
Beverley Naidoo writes: When I sent two copies of my first children’s book to nephews and nieces in South Africa in 1985, they never received the parcel. Instead, my sister-in-law received a letter telling her that the books had been seized and banned . However Journey to Jo’burg soon found its way into many different countries, in English and in translations, so that hundreds of thousands of children elsewhere were soon reading it. It was only after the release of Nelson Mandela from jail that the book was unbanned.
…the more searing for its gentleness. – The Guardian, UK
…so simple and straightforward that it makes accessible even to quite young children the difficult and the profound. –Times Educational Supplement, UK
… with a wealth to share, this well-written piece has no equal. –(Starred review) School Library Journal, USA
A provocative, eloquent story about the human spirit. –Publishers Weekly, USA
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The bestselling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country.
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 that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister’s life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city to find Mma.
It isn’t until they finally reach Jo’burg that they see up close what life is like for black citizens across South Africa—and begin to really question the unfair and dangerous laws of apartheid.
A classic look at prejudice and racism in apartheid South Africa, this short and compelling novel is perfect for independent reading projects and classroom sharing.
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Beverley Naidoo joined the resistance to apartheid as a student in South Africa, leading to detention without trial and exile in England. She is the author of the widely popular Journey to Jo’burg, the Carnegie Medal winner The Other Side of Truth, its sequel, Web of Lies, and the award-winning books Out of Bounds, No Turning Back, and Burn My Heart. Visit her online at www.beverleynaidoo.com.
Eric Velasquez has illustrated numerous children’s books, including Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing and Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford. He won the Pura Belpré Award for his illustrations in Grandma’s Gift. He won the John Steptoe New Talent Award for his illustrations in The Piano Man, written by Debbi Chocolate. Visit his website at www.ericvelasquez.com.
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The background of the story is South Africa during the apartheid years. Two young children are travelling alone to Jo’burg to try to find their mother who is needed back in the family village.
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“Has no equal. Evocative and haunting.” ( School Library Journal starred review)
The best-selling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country.
Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village 13-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro, call home. When their baby sister suddenly becomes very sick, Naledi and Tiro know that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister’s life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city to find Mma.
It isn’t until they finally reach Jo’burg that they see up close what life is like for black citizens across South Africa — and begin to really question the unfair and dangerous laws of apartheid.
A classic look at prejudice and racism in apartheid South Africa, this short and compelling novel is perfect for independent projects and classroom sharing.
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Internet Archive. Language. English. 84 pages : 20 cm. Thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother Tiro set off on a journey to look for their mother who lives and works in Johannesburg. But they find more than their mother in the city. Originally published: 1985.
The bestselling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country. 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 that they ...
Journey to Jo'burg : a South African story by Naidoo, Beverley; Velasquez, Eric, illustrator. ... thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother make a journey of over 300 kilometers to find her in Johannesburg Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2012-02-28 20:18:59 Boxid ...
Journey to Jo'Burg is set in South Africa during the apartheid and tells the story of Naledi and Tiro who, frightened that their baby sister Dineo will die, take a 300km journey to find their mother who works there as a maid. On their journey they experience the oppressive and harsh realities of the apartheid including the segregation by ...
However Journey to Jo'burg soon found its way into many different countries, in English and in translations, so that hundreds of thousands of children elsewhere were soon reading it. It was only after the release of Nelson Mandela from jail that the book was unbanned. …the more searing for its gentleness. - The Guardian, UK
Books. Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story. Beverley Naidoo. HarperCollins, Feb 11, 2020 - Juvenile Fiction - 112 pages. "Has no equal. Evocative and haunting." (School Library Journal starred review) The bestselling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country.
Beverley Naidoo joined the resistance to apartheid as a student in South Africa, leading to detention without trial and exile in England. She is the author of the widely popular Journey to Jo'burg, the Carnegie Medal winner The Other Side of Truth, its sequel, Web of Lies, and the award-winning books Out of Bounds, No Turning Back, and Burn My Heart.
Books. Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story. Beverley Naidoo. HarperCollins Children's, 2008 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 88 pages. Walking had been so quiet but travelling in a lorry was very noisy. The air which had been so hot and still before, now swept past their races. Naledi has made up her mind. Her baby sister was ill and needed her ...
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 that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister's life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city ...
Journey to Jo'burg : a South African story by Naidoo, Beverley; Velasquez, Eric, illustrator. Publication date 1985 ... thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother make a journey of over 300 kilometers to find her in Johannesburg Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2017-05-09 17:19:17 ...
Journey to Jo'burg. : Beverley Naidoo. Longman, 1985 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 79 pages. 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 ...
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Journey to Jo'burg - key 102.8 KB. Journey to Jo'burg - audio 14.04 MB. Bookmark this. The background of the story is South Africa during the apartheid years. Two young children are travelling alone to Jo'burg to try to find their mother who is needed back in the family village.
Beverley Naidoo joined the resistance to apartheid as a student in South Africa, leading to detention without trial and exile in England. She is the author of the widely popular Journey to Jo'burg, the Carnegie Medal winner The Other Side of Truth, its sequel, Web of Lies, and the award-winning books Out of Bounds, No Turning Back, and Burn My Heart.
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Journey to Jo'burg remained banned in South Africa until the early 1990s, when apartheid was abolished. Today the book is widely available, and many South Africans consider it an important ...
Journey to Jo'burg : a South African story by Naidoo, Beverley; Velasquez, Eric, ill. Publication date 1986 Topics Blacks Publisher New York : Scholastic Collection printdisabled ... thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother make a journey of over 300 kilometers to find her in Johannesburg Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2010-02-18 ...
Journey to Jo'burg: a South African story / Beverley Naidoo -- Road to freedom / Myles Gordon -- Children of apartheid / Ettangale Blauer -- Boy child is dying / Judy Boppell Peace -- Jargon from ISL (ISLESE) / Ranjit Warrier -- They have not been able/no han podido / Armando Valladres
Journey to Jo'Burg: A South African Story. Paperback - January 1, 1986. 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.
Journey to Jo'burg was her first children's book. It was an eye-opener for readers worldwide, winning awards, but it was banned in South Africa until 1991.--This text refers to the paperback edition. Read more. Continue reading Read less. Previous page. Reading age. 8 - 12 years. Book 1 of 2. Journey to Jo'Burg Series. Print length.
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Journey to Jo'burg : a South African story by Naidoo, Beverley. Publication date 1996 Topics Children's literature, Children's stories, English fiction Children's stories Publisher London : Collins Collection printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive Language English.