Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2019
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"Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story" follows the journey of a young girl named Naledi and her little brother, Tiro, as they travel from their rural village to Johannesburg. Their mission is to find their mother, who works in the city. As they navigate the challenges of apartheid South Africa, including racial segregation and the harsh realities of life in the city, Naledi and Tiro encounter both kindness and cruelty. Their adventure highlights the struggles of many families during this era, reflecting themes of resilience, hope, and the quest for unity amidst oppression. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called The Journey To Joburg Series .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins .
Beverley Naidoo is a South-African born writer and an educationalist. Apartheid prevented her and her Indian husband living in their country of birth, so they moved to Bournemouth, where Beverley is an Advisory Teacher for Cultural Diversity.
Siblings in literature
Africa in literature
Parents in literature
Prejudice And Racism in literature
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