Desmond and the Very Mean Word by Desmond Tutu
A powerful, stirring yet utterly down-to-earth story with an unforgettable message about anger, compassion and forgiveness.Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice and peace to his native South Africa. He continues to play an important role worldwide as a spokesperson for peace and forgiveness. This is his third children's book; his previous titles include God's Dream (9781406323375). The Archbishop lives in South Africa with his wife, Leah; they have four children.
Douglas Carlton Abrams, co-author, has written many books, including God's Dream (9781406323375), which have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He lives in California with his wife and their three children.
A. G. Ford is the illustrator of Goal! by Mina Javaherbin (9781406323375), as well as the New York Times bestseller Barack by Jonah Winter and Michelle by Deborah Hopkinson. He lives in The Colony, Texas.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406343915 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406343919 |
| Title | Desmond and the Very Mean Word |
| Author | Desmond Tutu |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Children’s Africana Book Awards: Best Book for Young Children 2014 (United States) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |