Chanda's Secrets

Allan Stratton

ISBN 10: 1550378341 / ISBN 13: 9781550378344

Published by Annick Press, 2004

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Signed. Inscribed by author. Seller Inventory # mon0003335865

Bibliographic Details

Title: Chanda's Secrets

Publisher: Annick Press

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: Martchenko, Michael

Condition: Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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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'sBest Books for Young Adults list.