{"product_id":"9781906582210","title":"Themba : A Boy Called Hope","description":"By: Van Dijk, Lutz \u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Aurora Metro Publications \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 29\/10\/11 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781906582210 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 196 x 137 x 15 \u003cbr\u003e 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?","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45247558975671,"sku":"9781906582210","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9781906582210.jpg?v=1757159555","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781906582210","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}