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Naidoo, Beverley
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Mathew, son of a British landowner in Kenya, and Mugo, son of a black stableman who works on Mathew's father's land, continue a tenuous friendship begun by their grandfathers. As the Mau Mau movement for Kenyan independence builds during the 1950s, the trust between their families erodes. Lyrical text and a vivid setting bring to light this turbulent time in Africa's history. Glos.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
(1)
4-6
This collection reminds us that, as Desmond Tutu writes in his foreward, "there is a beast in each of us, and none of us can ever say we would never be guilty of such evil." Naidoo's book reveals our humanity and inhumanity with starkness and precision. Each of the stories is set in a different decade--from the 1940s to 2000--to illustrate the changing political realities of South Africa. Naidoo honors her country with these brave tales.
Reviewer: Susan P. Bloom
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2003
2 reviews