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Adapted for younger readers from Born a Crime: And Other Stories-
the #1 South African and New York Times bestseller
‘If my mother had one goal, it was to free my mind. My mother spoke to me like an adult. She was big into Psalms. I had to read Psalms every day. She would quiz me on it. “What does the passage mean? What does it mean to you? How do you apply it to your life:” That was every day of my life. My mom did what the school didn’t. She taught me how to think.
In Born a Crime, Trevor Noah shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his quick wits and humour to navigate a harsh life.
This edition of Trevor’s fascinating memoir blends drama, comedy and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that turned a mischievous young boy into a restless young man. Against all the odds, and supported his mom’s unwavering love and indomitable will, Trevor overcame many obstacles and created a promising future for himself.
Born a Crime provides a fascinating and honest perspective on South Africa’s racial history and it will also inspire readers looking to improve their own lives.
TREVOR NOAH is a much-loved South African comedian, who is currently the host of The Daily Show.
His name is synonymous with high-stakes wilderness survival
stories. Now Gary Paulsen portrays a series of life-altering
moments in his turbulent childhood as his own original survival
story. If not for his summer escape from a shockingly neglectful
Chicago upbringing to a North Woods homestead at age five, there
never would have been a Hatchet. Without the encouragement of the
librarian who handed him his first book at age thirteen, he may
never have become a reader. Without his desperate teenage
enlistment in the army, he would not have discovered his true
calling as a storyteller. A moving and enthralling story of grit
and growing up for newcomers and lifelong fans alike, this is the
acclaimed author at his rawest and realest.
Based on real people and events, Rivet Boy blends fact and fiction
to tell the story of one boy's role in the building of the iconic
Forth Rail Bridge-Scotland's greatest man-made wonder-in 1889. When
12-year-old John Nicol gets a job at the Forth Bridge construction
site, he knows it's dangerous. Four boys have already fallen from
the bridge into the Forth below. But John has no choice-with his
father gone, he must provide an income for his family-even if he is
terrified of heights. John finds comfort in the new Carnegie
library, his friend Cora and his squirrel companion, Rusty. But
when he is sent to work in Cain Murdoch's Rivet Gang, John must
find the courage to climb, to face his fears, and to stand up to
his evil boss.
Collins Geography for Trinidad and Tobago forms 1, 2 and 3 is
suitable for all students who are studying geography at lower
secondary, with topics for forms 1 to 3. This skills-based course
will help students develop the analytical and problem-solving
skills needed for success. Collins Geography for Trinidad and
Tobago forms 1, 2 and 3 is suitable for all students in the
Caribbean who are studying geography at lower secondary. This
skills-based and activity-led course helps students start to
develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that they need
for success and that are essential for the study of geography at
CSEC (R). The wide range of activities includes ideas for projects
and discussion points to help develop the skills needed for the
SBA, and includes fieldwork skills and map-work skills, with
additional activities provided in the accompanying Workbook.
Provides full coverage of the Trinidad and Tobago syllabus for
lower secondary geography.
Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world…
Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!
It is 2120 and London is in ruins.
The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.
And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself… and the entire city.
In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!
The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy
The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy.
Quiz your family and friends with this World Quiz Book from
National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep
everyone guessing and give you hours of fun. What are the names of
the seven continents? How much of the planet's surface is covered
by seawater? Where is the tallest building in the world? 300
questions on everything from volcanoes and earthquakes to capital
cities, world wonders, food,sport and lots more Brimming with
multiple choice and true or false questions Fact-filled answers
come with every quiz so you can brush up on your knowledge too Are
you up to the challenge?
Vanaf die vroegste tye verken mense al die aardbol op soek na nuwe
plekke om te bewoon, verleidelike skatte, asemrowende vergesigte of
die roemryke voorreg om die eerste mens op ’n hoe bergpiek te wees.
Hierdie boek vertel die verhale van onverskrokke
ontdekkingsreisigers wat dit tot by die ysige pole gewaag het,
bloedig warm woestyne oorgesteek het, riviere vol krokodille
trotseer of vir die eerste keer reg rondom die aarde geseil het.
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