A thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change.
‘Timely and realistic . . . I will be purchasing copies for our school library!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I give Children of the Stone City five out of five stars!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Thought provoking . . . An excellent book, highly recommended!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘A testament to that belief and to the communal power of friendship, family and music’ Big Issue (Online)
The eagerly awaited new children’s book from the author of JOURNEY TO JO’BURG
Beverley Naidoo was born in South Africa and grew up under apartheid. After arrest and detention without trial, she came to England. She married another exile and was only able to return freely twenty-six years later, after Nelson Mandela's release from jail. Their two children were brought up in England where she still lives. She goes back to South Africa to stay in touch, especially with young people. A teacher for many years, she has a doctorate in education and a number of honorary degrees.
A thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change.
‘Timely and realistic . . . I will be purchasing copies for our school library!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I give Children of the Stone City five out of five stars!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Thought provoking . . . An excellent book, highly recommended!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘A testament to that belief and to the communal power of friendship, family and music’ Big Issue (Online)
The eagerly awaited new children’s book from the author of JOURNEY TO JO’BURG
Beverley Naidoo was born in South Africa and grew up under apartheid. After arrest and detention without trial, she came to England. She married another exile and was only able to return freely twenty-six years later, after Nelson Mandela's release from jail. Their two children were brought up in England where she still lives. She goes back to South Africa to stay in touch, especially with young people. A teacher for many years, she has a doctorate in education and a number of honorary degrees.
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