Chanda's Secrets

Stratton, Allan

ISBN 10: 1550378341 / ISBN 13: 9781550378344

Published by Annick Press, U.S.A., 2008

About this Item

This is stated to be the 8th printing, from 2008, of the 1st edition of this book. "The statistics of the millions infected with HIV/AIDS in southern Africa find a human face in this gripping story." (Booklist) This copy has the silver cover sticker identifying the book as an Honor Book for the American Library Association's Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. I would list this book in As New condition except for an old bookstore stamp on the inside front cover. The book appears unread. There is little or no shelf wear, the spine is unblemished, and the rest of the pages are unmarked and intact. This is a beautiful copy of a major book that has since been made into a movie. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chanda's Secrets
• Publisher: Annick Press, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550378341
• ISBN 13: 9781550378344
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Martchenko, Michael
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Chanda’s mother is not herself, her younger sister is acting out, and her best friend needs help. A powerful story set amid the African HIV/AIDS pandemic. In this sensitive, swiftly paced story, readers will find echoes of To Kill a Mockingbird as Chanda, a 16-year-old, astonishingly perceptive girl living in the small city of Bonang in Africa, must confront the undercurrents of shame and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. Through his artful style and dramatic storytelling, Allan Stratton captures the enduring strength of loyalty, the profound impact of loss, and a fearlessness that is powered by the heart. Above all, it is a story about living with truth. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support organizations working to better the lives of Africans living with HIV/AIDS.

About the Author

Allan Stratton recently returned from Africa where he met the people who inspired this book. He is past Head of Drama at an arts school in Toronto and a former member of New York's The Actors' Studio. His earlier young adult novel, Leslie's Journal, earned numerous accolades, including a place on the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults list.