By: Van Dijk, Lutz
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Aurora Metro Publications
Date of Publication: 29/10/11
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781906582210
Dimensions in mm: 196 x 137 x 15
Description: 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?
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Aurora Metro Publications
Date of Publication: 29/10/11
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781906582210
Dimensions in mm: 196 x 137 x 15
Description: 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?