Long Walk to Freedom: Illustrated Children's edition

Long Walk to Freedom: Illustrated Children's edition

by Chris Van Wyk (Author), Nelson Mandela (Author), Paddy Bouma (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Nelson Mandela is a true hero of our times, loved and admired across the globe for his dedication to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and for justice and peace throughout the world. This book tells the story of his life, from his carefree days as an ordinary village boy, to his unflinching leadership of the ANC, the long years in prison and his eventual freedom and extraordinary elevation to President of South Africa.

Abridged by acclaimed author Chris van Wyk and beautifully illustrated by Paddy Bouma, this is an important book bringing an inspirational man to life for a younger generation.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 64
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Published: 04 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 1405091886
ISBN 13: 9781405091886
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Author Bio
Chris van Wyk was born in Soweto in 1957. He now lives in Northcliff, Johannesburg, and is a writer of poetry, books for children and teenagers, short stories and novels. He has won prestigious literary prizes for his work and his poetry has been published around the world. His 2004 childhood memoir SHIRLEY, GOODNESS AND MERCY became a bestseller and was turned into a successful play. Paddy Bouma was born in Cape Town. She taught Lithography and Illustration at the University of Stellenbosch until 2006, and has exhibited her work on numerous occasions. She has written and illustrated a number of picture books that have been published internationally. Paddy lives with her husband on a small farm in the Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch.