Nanji, Shenaaz. Child of Dandelions.
Front Street Books (see Boyd's Mill Press), 2008, $17.95, 214p, 978-1932425932
Multicultural fiction
Sabine was born in Uganda, all she has even known is Uganda. She is Ugandan not like some of the other Indians who are British. Her father assures her there will be no trouble for them.
Her friend Zena is African from Uganda and they have been the best of friends all. Their short lives and they share everything. Now their friendships is being tested by the actions of a country gone mad.
As the country faces a count down for all Indians to leave the country of Uganda, Sabine’s family feels fairly secure they are safe, then a beloved uncle disappears and her father must run for his life in a night of terror. Sabine’s world comes slowly to a stand still as Zena turns her back on Sabine and her places herself in danger mother trying to save her father. It is at this point that Sabine must find strength to recognize that she is a refugee in her own country and must move forward into an uncertain future in an unknown country if she hopes to survive.
An incredible story of a world turned upside down by politics, racism, and intolerance. Once you start on this journey, you will not be able to put the book down until the end. Excellent storytelling.
A tale that will take you into the world of Africans and Indians living precariously in a hostile land to both natives and visitors. MD
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