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Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers LtdPublication date
1st August 2011ISBN
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Far from Home
Na'ima B. Robert
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Julia Eccleshare's comment:
Strongly placed in the stunning countryside of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), this is a lyrical and utterly gripping story which reveals the enormous human cost of the major political upheavals which have swept through the country. Tariro and Katie come from different worlds and grow up twenty five years apart but both have to deal with the fracturing of their society as the old order of white supremacy is swept aside. Both girls know what it means to be far from home. Atmospheric, gripping and epic in scope, Far from Home brings the turbulent history of this country vividly and tangibly to life.
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Synopsis
Far from Home by Na'ima B. RobertA powerful novel illuminating Zimbabwe's tragic history, from the acclaimed author of From Somalia With Love.
'Will I ever see my home again? I do not know. Will I ever see my father again? I do not know. Will life ever be the same again? I do not know.'
Katie and Tariro are worlds apart but their lives are linked by a terrible secret, gradually revealed in this compelling and dramatic story of two girls grappling with the complexities of adolescence, family and a painful colonial legacy. 14-year-old Tariro loves her ancestral home, the baobab tree she was born beneath, her loving family - and brave, handsome Nhamo. She couldn't be happier. But then the white settlers arrive, and everything changes - suddenly, violently, and tragically. Thirty-five years later, 14-year-old Katie loves her doting father, her exclusive boarding school, and her farm with its baobab tree in rural Zimbabwe. Life is great. Until disaster strikes, and the family are forced to leave everything and escape to cold, rainy London. Atmospheric, gripping and epic in scope, Far from Home brings the turbulent history of Zimbabwe to vivid, tangible life.
Reviews
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'This book confronts some challenging issues and offers a relevant read for anyone interested in the tensions which play themselves out within families and between cultures.' School Librarian
'You can tell that the author has put so much of her heart into the novel and her characters. Their dialogue and language rings true, as does the way they act around each other and towards their friends and family. This unexpected little book is a true gem and I hope it gets a wide audience.' My Favourite Books blog
'Here's the thing that makes Boy Vs Girl such a stand-out: It's a coming of age story with a backdrop of faith that might be written for Muslim teens or might be written for me, a person of another faith who appreciates a good story. It works either way which is no small feat. The writing is clear and accessible even though it delves into complicated, but universal, issues.' The Rockpool blog
About The Author
Na'ima B Robert is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and the Zulu people on her mother's side. She was born in Leeds, grew up in Zimbabwe and went to university in London. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking and writing stories that shocked her teachers! She has written several multicultural books for children and is the author of 'From Somalia, with love', a novel for young adults. 'Boy vs Girl' is her second books for teens. She divides her time between London and Cairo and dreams of living on a farm with her own horses. Until then, she is happy to be a mum to her four children and keep reading and writing books that take her to a different world each time. To find out more about Na'ima B Robert click here
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