An den Ufern des Orowango: Gustavs und Kulus abenteuerliche Reise zum Kongo - Hardcover

Reifenberg, Frank Maria

 
9783764171230: An den Ufern des Orowango: Gustavs und Kulus abenteuerliche Reise zum Kongo

Synopsis

A narrative of an extraordinary friendship and an insight into the roots of racism - for teenagers aged 12 and up

1895: 14-year-old Gustav dreams of big adventures. But his life in the yard of his uncle is rather dull. This changes suddenly when a circus comes to the village that advertises "guaranteed real cannibals from the jungle". Gustav makes friends with the same age Kulu who can free himself from the circus. After an incident with Gustav's uncle, the two decide to escape: in Kulus home, the Congo. An adventurous but also dangerous journey begins... Tested and with afterword by historian, diversity trainer and sensitivity reader Demba Sanoh.

An exciting narrated novel at the time of German colonialism - with historical classification and explanation of essential terms.

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