Chanda's Secrets

Allan Stratton

ISBN 10: 1550378341 / ISBN 13: 9781550378344

Published by Annick Press, 2004

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Signed. Inscribed by author.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chanda's Secrets
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550378341
• ISBN 13: 9781550378344
• 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.