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The last leopard

2010
A third prophecy, this time involving a leopard, comes true for eleven-year-old Martine, an orphaned South African girl who has mystical healing powers over animals, when she travels with her grandmother and best friend Ben to Zimbabwe.

Abiyoyo

1963
Banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant Abiyoyo disappear.

The soccer fence

a story of friendship, hope and apartheid in South Africa
2014
Each time Hector watches white boys playing soccer in Johannesburg, South Africa, he dreams of playing on a real pitch one day and after the fall of apartheid, when he sees the 1996 African Cup of Nations team, he knows that his dream can come true.

Nelson Mandela

world leader for human rights
2015
A biography of human rights activist Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela

the authorized comic book
2009
A graphic novel depiction of the life of Nelson Mandela that details his childhood, education, career as a lawyer, activism, imprisonment, and more.

Nelson Mandela

Provides a broad overview of the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela. Includes photographs, fact boxes, a timeline, a quiz, and a picture glossary.

Chanda's secret

2004
Chandra Kabelo, a sixteen-year-old in a small South African town, faces down shame and stigma in her efforts to help friends and family members who are dying of AIDS.

Elon Musk and Tesla

2016
Profiles Elon Musk, the genius behind the electric car maker Tesla Motors and the spacecraft builder Space X.

Abiyoyo

based on a South African lullaby and folk story
2001
Banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant Abiyoyo disappear.

Nelson Mandela and the end of apartheid

2016
Describes Nelson Mandela's race relations work in South Africa.

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