Themba: A Boy Called Hope – 9781906582210

Description

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?