Journey to Jo’Burg (HarperCollins Children’s Modern Classics)
Beverley Naidoo
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
This is the story of love, commitment and the flowering of the human spirit against the background of South Africa’s apartheid.
Frightened that their baby sister Dineo will die, thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother Tiro run away from their grandmother to Johannesburg to find their mother, who works there as a maid. Their journey illustrates at every turn the grim realities of apartheid – the pass laws, bantustans, racism, the breakdown of family life. The opulence of the white “Madam’s” house contrasts starkly with the reality that Naledi and Tiro face – that their baby sister is suffering from starvation, not an incurable disease. This edition of Beverley Naidoo’s classic story includes a special “Why You’ll Love This Book” introduction by Michael Rosen, the Children’s Laureate.Reviews
It's very nice there's a little baby sis who's still ck and Naledi and her bro Tiro go to Johannesburg which is 250 kilometers away which is quite a long walk in South Africa
Professor Rapper Spaghetti-Hoops 24.09.2024
Very interesting book and my favourite character was Naledi. I learned more about Africa from the story. Good book for everyone.
Empress Pinky Borneo 24.08.2024
I thought in the middle nere the end it was a bit violent because when the police came everyone ran in different directions and it was overwhelming.
Director Cilla Mouse 20.07.2024
I love the way that every time the story seems to be solving the problem, another problem comes along for the children. It keeps you in suspense.
Anonymous 24.06.2024
South African
Prince Bart Legend 22.08.2023
It’s very good book about two children to save their baby sister who is sick. I really enjoyed reading it.
King Hank Pumpernickel 18.08.2023
an interesting touching book....sometimes hard to understand though...
Anonymous 15.08.2023
Star Reviewer
this book was very intresting and emotional and heart touuching .
Captain Bunny Sofa 20.07.2023
good
Coach Natty Vegas 10.07.2023
I would recommed it to someone who likes sad stories. It is is fiction . My favouite part is when Mma took Dineo to the hospital to get medicine. My favourite person is Grace because she helped Naledi and Tiro.
Principal Pixie Quest 01.01.2023
I loved the direct voice, asking questions if the reader, the beautiful telling of a sad story.
Anonymous 29.07.2022
This book was about refugees on a journey to Jo’burg. It has old language but tells you what it means. Really great book! Would recommend it to people who like old and adventurous stories.
Baroness Kiki Bungalow 21.12.2021
I adored this book it was filled of emotion even if some of them were not happy ones. I grew to love the characters and everything about them. The actual journey was brilliant and thoughtful. I would definitely recommend this to any mature thoughtful and friendly people who want to help others.
Professor Angel Skateboard 28.07.2021
My favourite was Naledi because she had the determination to travel 300km to Johannesburg to get mma so she could help Dineo survive. I like the book although i am sad back then they had discrimination but Naledi still was able to get mma by the help of Grace. I would recommend it to other people so they can be inspired like me never give up if you are struggling.
Anonymous 15.12.2020
I enjoyed it!
Anonymous 26.08.2020
this really interested me because it actually tells a real story that tells me a lot about the behaviour of white people to black people before.
Captain Nectarine Tinkle 18.08.2020
I wanted to learn more about the apartheid in South Africa and this story was great. I think Naledi and Tiro were so brave and it was terrible how black people were treated. The book was banned in South Africa for many years.
Master Kipper Rollercoaster 14.08.2020
It was very good, although a little short. My favourite character was Grace. She was very kind. I liked how Naledi will do anything to save her baby sister.
Judge Daisy Squirrel 01.08.2020
A real glimpse into a very different life.
Anonymous 28.07.2020
Recommended Highly. Excelent book
General Harmonica Sparrow 11.07.2020
