
Jafta
Hugh Lewin(Author)
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 16. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-4314-2173-2 (ISBN)
Description
"When I get tired, I like lazing in the sun like a lizard, or wallowing warm like a hippo, and feeling cuddly like a lamb." Jafta, a young boy growing up in Africa, describes some of his everyday feelings by comparing his actions to those of various African animals. The book is filled with rich illustrations and clever similes to explain all sorts of feelings and actions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Johannesburg
South Africa
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4314-2173-2 (9781431421732)
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Persons
Hugh Lewin was jailed by the apartheid state for seven years. After serving the full term he left South Africa on a "permanent departure permit" in December 1971. Ten years in exile in London were followed by ten years in Zimbabwe. During his time in exil