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The other side of truth

Name: The other side of truth
ISBN: 9780141377353

By Beverley Naidoo

Abandoned in Britain, Sade must uncover whom to trust before her family’s truth disappears.

thought-provoking · gripping · emotional · powerful

Genres

Realistic Fiction Friendship/Family Politics/Philosophy

What is The other side of truth about?

Twelve-year-old Sade and her younger brother, Femi, are forced to flee Nigeria after their mother is killed and their journalist father is arrested for speaking out against the military government. Sent to Britain with a stranger, they are abandoned at Victoria Station and left to survive alone. As they struggle with fear, loneliness and suspicion, Sade discovers the courage to seek help and tell the truth about her family’s plight.

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.

Pages

330 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2017

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