Themba - A Boy Called Hope (Paperback)

Translated by Karin Chubb * Karin Chubb was Shortlisted for the Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation, a unique award celebrating the high quality and diversity of translated fiction for young readers, in 2013. * Made into an award-winning film. A hard-hitting, and emotional story of AIDs in South Africa, following Themba and his dreams of becoming a famous footballer. Themba grows up dreaming of becoming a football star. One day he leaves the village and travels with his sister to the city in search of their mother. Life is a struggle and Themba has to grow up fast. A lucky break gives him the chance to train as a footballer and play professionally - but Themba has a secret - should he tell the truth and risk everything he's ever dreamed of?

General

Imprint:	Aurora Metro Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	February 2012
Authors:	Lutz Van Dijk
Translators:	Karin Chubb
Dimensions:	198 x 128 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	185
ISBN-13:	978-1-906582-21-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions > School Holidays > Fiction Reads
LSN:	1-906582-21-1
Barcode:	9781906582210

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