"Cageful of Butterflies" by Lesley Beake tells the story of a young girl named Nicky who grows up in South Africa's tumultuous political landscape. As she navigates her adolescence, she contends with personal challenges and societal issues, including the complexities of friendship and the struggles faced by her family amidst apartheid. When Nicky befriends a boy who shares her passion for butterflies, their relationship becomes a metaphor for freedom and hope. As they explore the beauty of nature together, Nicky learns about resilience, purpose, and the importance of standing up for what is right in a world filled with uncertainty. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: New Windmills Series, Red Fox Fiction, Red Fox Fiction Older Children .

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Pearson Education Limited .

LESLEY BEAKE is a multi-award-winning writer for children and young adults. Her international awards include, for Song of Be , a Children's Book of Note and the Best Book for Young Adults by the ALA. Outside South Africa her books have been published in ten countries. Of the 45 books published in South Africa, one has been translated into thirteen African languages. Her first book for Frances Lincoln was the highly-acclaimed picture book Home Now , illustrated by Karin Littlewood. She lives in Simon's Town, near Cape Town, South Africa.