It's 1955 in Kenya, and Thuo is fifteen. His country is at war with the British. Thuo hates his brother, Kungu, because Kungu supports the freedom-fighting Mau Mau, who have brought so much suffering on his family. But will Thuo help Kungu, his Mau Mau brother, in the time of Kungu's greatest need? Part of the Fresh Shades series, this is a shorter version of the original book. The Sharp Shades stories are illustrated and have simpler language and a larger font than the original book. They are perfect for older readers who may find longer books too daunting, but who still want the excitement of a great story told with pace and style.

 

This book features in the following series: Shades 2. 0, Shades Shorts, Sharp Shades .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This book is part of a HiLo reading scheme, combining high interest relative to the required reading skill.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Ransom Publishing .

Funny Stories Shade Shorts 2. 0 have been written by the following authors: Jez Fisher and the Case of the Cocky Robin by Alan Durant, A Dish Best Served Cold by Julia Williams, Skyjack by Tish Farrell, Mia, Summer and Me by Finn Rickard.