The Middle of Somewhere: A Story of South Africa
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- Synopsis
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This is a novel about Rebecca, a nine-year-old girl who lives with her family in a South African village for black people. When the land is suddenly wanted for a white suburb, the government threatens to demolish the village. Rebecca's father is jailed for speaking out at a protest meeting, plunging the family into despair.
Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor Book
- Copyright:
- 1990
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 154 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780531059081
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 09/15/08
- Copyrighted By:
- Sheila Gordon
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.