Nelson mandela is a true hero of our times, loved and admired across the globe. This children's book tells the story of his life, from his carefree days as an ordinary village boy to his unflinching leadership of the anc, the long years in prison under the apartheid regime and his eventual freedom and extraordinary elevation to president of south africa. The book is full of facts and information, which children aged 7 to 12 will find interesting. Abridged by acclaimed author chris van wyk and illustrated by paddy bouma, the children's version of long walk to freedom will inspire and fascinate, is great for the primary school classroom and will help children understand apartheid. Created with the kind support and assistance of the nelson mandela foundation.
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About the Author:
Chris van Wyk was born in Soweto in 1957. He now lives in Northcliff, Johannesburg, and is a writer of poetry, books for children and teenagers, short stories and novels. He has won prestigious literary prizes for his work and his poetry has been published around the world. Paddy Bouma was born in Cape Town. She taught Lithography and Illustration at the University of Stellenbosch, and has exhibited her work on many occasions. She has illustrated a number of picture books that have been published internationally. Paddy lives in the Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch.
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- PublisherPan MacMillan
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0230013856
- ISBN 13 9780230013858
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages64
- IllustratorPaddy Bouma
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