In "The Dala Tree," a poignant children's novel by Phyllis M. Owen, we journey alongside a young South African boy named Pumi who faces the challenges of bullying at school. Struggling with self-doubt and the harsh realities of his environment, Pumi finds solace and strength in an ancient Dala Tree near his home. As he learns to embrace his unique identity and finds support from unlikely friendships, Pumi discovers that courage and kindness can triumph over adversity. This heartwarming tale highlights the importance of resilience, empathy, and the power of community in overcoming life's hurdles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 31 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 2005 by Red n Ritten Ltd .