The Boohahas

Author: Ofentse J Ribane; Illustrator: Chris CollyerPublisher: Manx, Pretoria. ISBN 9781919690964; soft cover, 136 pages; new books. Multiple copies available. ...The town of Colours is nestled in the forest of Greenacres ...Colours was a happy town ... the editor of the local newspaper simply would not allow any baddy news in his newspaper. But then ... things change; Sankie Duma tries to warn the towns people, but they would not heed his warnings. Zama Maja single-handedly makes it his task to save his home town from these would-be invaders, despite his slight handicap ..."...... The story encourages the development of survival skills, e.g. dealing with jeers and ridicule from peers. The fictitious nature of the novel transports the reader to a fantasy world, thus encouraging learners to use their imaginations. ... The text lends itself to cross-curricular integration. ... The theme encourages learners to have a positive outlook on life, to be confident and to learn to enjoy life despite problems. Tolerate them, and learn to live with them, that is the message ... and in that way learners learn to be tolerant.
... Relevant and important discussions are started by universal clich*s, like Tigers dont cry, meaning Boys dont cry, on whether it is good or bad for a man to cry. ... Inclusivity is captured well in the characters. Assertiveness would be encouraged through discussions
around this. ... The language is very appropriate for grade 8 & 9 learners ..., the book is thus approved and highly recommended."* Please add R67 to standard shipping charge, for shipping to outlying (not main) centres in SA, for courier delivery service.
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