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Gr 6–9—Set in 1970s South Africa, this tale is about Joshua, a young boy struggling to survive the racial legacy of apartheid. Joshua's mother works as a maid at the estate of a wealthy white family where they live. He works hard to go unnoticed, until he unintentionally stumbles across a black man trying to evade capture by police. Joshua decides to hide this man without truly understanding t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Joshua, a black boy in 1970s South Africa whose mother serves a white family, tries to follow the norms of his time. He is deferential t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Impassioned and suspenseful, Janice Warman's novel deals with the many ethical quandaries Joshua faces as he learns about conditions in restive 1970s' South Africa - and as he becomes involved in the struggle for freedom. The close third-person narration allows readers to see the point of view of a child who doesn't entirely understand the forces at play. This provides a visceral and memorable introd...Log In or Sign Up to Read More