After the death of his older brother during military service, a young South African boy embarks on an odyssey of discovery, encountering a rich variety of colorful characters who reveal the complex issues and implications of apartheid.
Africa
Materials from Africa
Sahwira: An African Friendship
The strong friendship between two boys, one black and one white, who live on a mission in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), begins to unravel as protests against white colonial rule intensify in 1964.
Elephant Have Right of Way
A noted conservationist describes her nearly thirty years living and working in Africa, describing the various animals with which she has worked and providing a firsthand view of the plight of Africa’s wild animals.
Pink!
Teased in school for being pink, Patrick the penguin leaves the South Pole to live with the flamingos in Africa.
Thank You, World
Eight very different kids, from eight different continents, all go about their day and experience the same moments of happiness: greeting the sun in the morning, swinging on a swing, flying a kite, being tucked in by Mommy at bedtime.
Bettina Valentino and the Picasso Club
A controversial new teacher at Bayside Preparatory School introduces the exciting world of art to aspiring artist Bettina Valentino and her fifth-grade classmates, encouraging them to see everyday life in a different way.
Rickie and Henri
Rickie the chimpanzee loved living with her mother in the rain forests of Central Africa, warm and safe. Until the day the hunters came, and took Rickie away to sell at a Congelese market. Luckily, she was resuced by a kind man who adopted Rickie and cared for her. Best of all, he provided an unexpected friend in his dog Henri. This true story of friendship is heart-warmingly brought to life by renowned scientist Dr. Jane Goodall.
With Love
A collection of stories based on the author’s experiences with chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania over a period of almost forty years.
The Ugly Duckling
Set in the wilds of Africa, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora’s stunning interpretation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail. As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora’s vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets.
How It Was with Dooms: A True Story from Africa
The story presents an extraordinary personal portrait of a wild African cheetah named Dooms and the human family with whom he chose to make his home.