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Journey to Jo'burg

Journey to Jo'burg

A South African Story
Children's BooksHistorical Fiction
Pages
96
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

In apartheid South Africa, thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro, embark on a secret and dangerous journey to Johannesburg. Their baby sister is gravely ill, and they must find their mother, who works far away, to save her. Along the way, they witness the harsh realities of life for black citizens and begin to question the unjust laws of their country.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

EmotionalThought-ProvokingSad
QuestComing of AgeRoad Trip

Genres

Children's Books Historical Fiction

About the author

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Beverley Naidoo

Beverley Naidoo writes powerful children's novels that often explore themes of social justice and history. Her well-known works include Journey to Jo'burg and Chain of Fire. She tells stories that open young readers' eyes to different worlds.

Characters

NalediProtagonist
TiroProtagonist
MmaSupporting
All characters in Journey to Jo'burg