Trouble for Letang and Julie

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Letang, who has recently moved from Botswana to England, is feeling homesick. She befriends Julie, a girl who uses a wheelchair, and together they care for the class hamster, Nibbles. When Nibbles escapes, some classmates unfairly blame Julie. Their teacher uses this incident to discuss the impact of hurtful name-calling, and the class works together to bring Nibbles back.

About the author

Beverley Naidoo is a talented author who grew up in South Africa and now lives in the UK. She loves writing stories about friendship, adventure, and understanding others. One of her most famous books is 'Journey to Jo'burg', which many children enjoy reading. Beverley hopes her stories help bring people together.