Chanda's Secrets

By Allan Stratton

Book Overview

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."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155037835X
• ISBN13: 9781550378351
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12