When Morning Comes - Brossura

Raina, Arushi

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1926890140 ISBN 13: 9781926890142

Casa editrice: Tradewind Books, 2016

Riassunto

It’s 1976 in South Africa, and four young people are living in Johannesburg and its black township, Soweto: Zanele, a black female student organizer; Meena, a South Asian girl working at her father's shop; Jack, an Oxford-bound white student; and Thabo, a teen-gang member, or tsotsi. From each of their points of view, this book explores the roots of the Soweto Uprising and the edifice of apartheid in a South Africa about to explode.

Introducing readers to a remarkable young literary talent, When Morning Comes offers an impeccably researched and vivid snapshot of South African society on the eve of the uprising that changed it forever.

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Recensione:

"This timely reminder of the power and passion of young people contextualizes current student protests by honoring those of the past." --Kirkus

"At its best, historical fiction allows us to feel as if we are living through something we have only read about. That is especially true in the case of When Morning Comes." --Montreal Gazette

"If I could, I would press this book into peoples' hands like a grandma slipping you birthday money. It's that good." -- Leonicka

"Readers . . . will recognize parallel themes from youth involvement in the American civil rights movement (and) historical fiction fans will find common ground here with teens who favor dramatic thrillers." -- Center for Children's Books

"A simply riveting read from cover to cover... especially recommended for both school and community library YA Fiction collections." -- Midwest Book Review

"It's a credible story of how lives intersect and how events can change lives as part of the trajectory of history." --Winnipeg Free Press

"Apartheid is a subject that, until now, has remained sorely under explored in young adult fiction. Raina's account of the Soweto Uprising is compelling, and both the real and fictional elements of this superb debut provide a wealth of opportunities for classroom discussion, as well as packing a poignant emotional and educational punch." --Sammie Steward, The School Librarian

L'autore:

Arushi Raina grew up in South Africa. She now lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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• Editore: Tradewind Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1926890140
• ISBN 13: 9781926890142
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 221