Themba : A Boy Called Hope
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1906582211
ISBN-13
9781906582210
Publisher
Aurora Metro Publications
Imprint
Aurora Metro Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 29th, 2011
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
218 grams
Dimensions
19.60 x 13.70 x 1.50 cms
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A teenager in South Africa achieves his dream of playing professional football - but the prevalence of AIDS in South Africa, affecting young and old alike, means that he must face tough choices along the way.
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?
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