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No Turning Back

No Turning Back

Published in
1995
3.61
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Description

Escaping from his violent stepfather, twelve-year-old Sipho heads for Johannesburg, where he has heard that gangs of children live on the streets. Surviving hunger and bitter-cold winter nights is hard'but learning when to trust in the ‘new' South Africa proves even more difficult. No Turning Back appeared on the short list of both the Guardian and Smarties book prizes on the United Kingdom.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
208 pages

Why to read

  • Inspiring protagonist
  • Educational content
  • Historical context
  • Engaging storyline