Chanda's Secrets

Stratton, Allan

ISBN 10: 155037835X / ISBN 13: 9781550378351

Verlag: Annick Press, 2004

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00061601136

Inhaltsangabe:

Chanda’s mother is not herself, her younger sister is acting out, and her best friend needs help. A powerful story set amid the African HIV/AIDS pandemic. In this sensitive, swiftly paced story, readers will find echoes of To Kill a Mockingbird as Chanda, a 16-year-old, astonishingly perceptive girl living in the small city of Bonang in Africa, must confront the undercurrents of shame and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. Through his artful style and dramatic storytelling, Allan Stratton captures the enduring strength of loyalty, the profound impact of loss, and a fearlessness that is powered by the heart. Above all, it is a story about living with truth. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support organizations working to better the lives of Africans living with HIV/AIDS.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Allan Stratton recently returned from Africa where he met the people who inspired this book. He is past Head of Drama at an arts school in Toronto and a former member of New York's The Actors' Studio. His earlier young adult novel,Leslie's Journal, earned numerous accolades, including a place on the American Library Association'sBest Books for Young Adults list.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Chanda's Secrets
Verlag: Annick Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
Einband: Hardcover
Illustrator: Klassen, Karen; Lemay, Katy
Zustand: Good
Auflage: 2. Auflage