Black Mamba Boy (Paperback)
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Black Mamba Boy (Paperback)

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Paperback 288 Pages
Published: 05/08/2010
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WINNER OF THE BETTY TRASK AWARD

LONGLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZE

GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTS 2013

For fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, a stunning novel set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world.

Aden,1935; a city vibrant, alive, and full of hidden dangers. And home to Jama, a ten year-old boy. But then his mother dies unexpectedly and he finds himself alone in the world.

Jama is forced home to his native Somalia, the land of his nomadic ancestors. War is on the horizon and the fascist Italian forces who control parts of East Africa are preparing for battle. Yet Jama cannot rest until he discovers whether his father, who has been absent from his life since he was a baby, is alive somewhere.

This story of one boy's long walk to freedom is also the story of how the Second World War affected Africa and its people; a story of displacement and family.

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007315772
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 310 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm

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“Disagree with other reviews....”

This book has stayed in my thoughts for a long time.

I found the descriptions of Jama's journey throughout Africa, and into Europe completely fascinating. This is a wonderful story dipicting the extraordinary... More

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“A vivid read”

Starting in Yemen, ten year old Jama heads off in search of his father through Africa. The book follows his journey from 1935 to the mid 1940s and chronicles his trials, his friendships and the personal journey he... More

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“A beautifully written book”

This is the endearing story of Jama, a ten year old Somalian boy, who grows up in poverty and then makes a long and difficult journey across war-torn north Africa to try and find his father, who left many years... More

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