"Two illegal immigrants, smuggled into England and abandoned, struggle to survive in the hostile environment depicted in this significant and topical Carnegie winner. Unforgettable."
This is the story of 12 year-old Sade and her brother Femi who flee to Britain from Nigeria. Their father is a political journalist who refuses to stop criticising the military rulers in Nigeria. Their mother is killed and they are sent to London, with their father promising to follow.
Abandoned at Victoria Station by the woman paid to bring them to England as her children, Sade and Femi find themselves alone in a new, often hostile, environment. Seen through the eyes of Sade, the novel explores what it means to be classified as 'illegal' and the difficulties which come with being a refugee.
Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women's Day 2023When twelve-year-old Sade's mother is killed, she and her little brother Femi are forced to flee from their home in Nigeria to Britain. They're not allowed to tell anyone - not even their best friends - as their whole journey is secret, dangerous - and illegal. Their dad promises to follow when he can, but once the children arrive in London, things go from bad to worse when they're abandoned by the people they had been told would protect them.Sade faces challenge after challenge - but her dad has always taught her to stand up for what is right, and to tell the truth no matter what. And with that strength of spirit in her heart, Sade will find the courage to fight for the new, happy life she, Femi and her dad deserve.A powerful novel which explores what it means to be classified as 'illegal' and the difficulties which come with being a refugee - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2000.Rebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspiration
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I thoroughly enjoyed The Other Side of Truth. The engaging story kept me hooked, and the experiences of Sade and Femi felt incredibly realistic, making the narrative deeply emotional. I love how the adults are so supportive of the children, and I adored the bond between Sade and Femi. I definitely recommend this book to children aged 11 to 13!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed The Other Side of Truth. The engaging story kept me hooked from start to finish, and the experiences of Sade and Femi felt incredibly realistic, which made the narrative deeply emotional. I was particularly impressed with how supportive the adults were toward the children throughout their ordeal. The bond between Sade and Femi was beautifully depicted and truly heart-warming. As someone who is the same age as Sade, I found it easy to connect with her character. Femi, being ten years old like my brother, added an extra layer of relatability and surprise for me. This story’s combination of realistic characters, emotional depth, and strong themes of support and resilience makes it a must-read.... Read Full Review
Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women's Day 2023When twelve-year-old Sade's mother is killed, she and her little brother Femi are forced to flee from their home in Nigeria to Britain. They're not allowed to tell anyone - not even their best friends - as their whole journey is secret, dangerous - and illegal.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Other Side of Truth and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
The Other Side of Truth features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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The Other Side of Truth was written by Beverley Naidoo and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Other Side of Truth has 333 pages
Yes it is part of Rebel Voices series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
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