Journey to Jo’Burg

What’s the hook?
This award-winning title provides a moving insight into life and conditions for a black family in apartheid South Africa. This edition contains a revised introduction by author Beverly Naidoo, which provides an insight into her own experiences and the inspiration for the novel. A sequence of photographs from the period is also included, to help pupils understand the harsh realities faced by Naledi and Tiro.

What are the themes?
Individual vs. society, families, and different cultures.

Teaching points
Ideal for thought-provoking multicultural work. Provides numerous opportunities for exploring narrative devices, characterization, and the wider historical context of the novel. New versions of the author’s essay and introduction provide an ideal opportunity for developing pupils’ cultural and critical understanding.