"No Turning Back: A Novel of South Africa" by Beverley Naidoo follows the gripping journey of a young boy named Sipho, who is caught in the turmoil of apartheid-era South Africa. After political unrest forces him to flee his home, Sipho’s life intertwines with that of a courageous girl named Memory. Together, they navigate the dangers of a divided society while seeking safety and a better future. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the quest for justice, highlighting the harsh realities of a nation struggling for freedom and the impact of systemic oppression on the lives of its people. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Harper Trophy .

There are 189 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 1999 by Turtleback Books .

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.