Child of Dandelions by Shenaaz G Nanji
This is a gripping drama about a fascinating fragment of time in history - the expulsion of Indians from Uganda in 1972. Fifteen-year-old Sabine poignantly straddles two worlds - those of the landed Indian gentry and of the native Ugandans amid wrenching turmoil. Quietly and crisply written, all of Nanji's characters are beautifully realized, morally nuanced and compellingly crafted. --- Governor General's Literary Awards - Canada Council for the Arts. In August 1972, President Idi Amin declares that a message from God has come to him in a dream: all foreign Indians must be weeded out of Uganda in the next ninety days. Fifteen-year-old Sabine and her father, a successful businessman, are confident that their family will not be affected, since they are Ugandan citizens, but Sabine's fearful mother is certain that they will have to leave. As the ninety days tick by, the President's message - the countdown monster, as Sabine calls it - is broadcast every day on the radio, and life becomes more difficult for her family and other Indians in Uganda. Sabine tries to hold on to her optimism, counting on her best friend, Zena, and her grandfather, Bapa, to keep her spirits up, but after her beloved uncle Zulfiqar disappears and Zena turns against her, Sabine begins to share her mother's fears. When a new law is declared on the radio - all Indians must leave - Sabine and her family have a hard decision to make. Should they stay and defend their rights, or should they go? And how will they begin a new life in a different land?Shenaaz Nanji is a well-known children's novelist whose work, Child of Dandelions, was a finalist for the Governor General's Prize for Children's Fiction. She has 10 books for young readers, including novels, short tales, non-fiction works, and picture books, and holds an MA in writing from Vermont College. She was born in Kenya and spent some time in the United States before settling in Calgary, Alberta, with her family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781897187500 |
| ISBN 10 | 1897187505 |
| Title | Child of Dandelions |
| Author | Shenaaz G Nanji |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Second Story Press |
| Year published | 2008-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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