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ISBN: 1594201595

ISBN13: 9781594201592

Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood

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Book Overview

An exquisitely rendered portrait of an African childhood from an astonishing new talent When Robyn Scott 's parents decide to uproot their young family from New Zealand and move to a converted cowshed in rural Botswana, life for six-year-old Robyn changed forever. In this wild and new landscape excitement can be found around every corner, and with each misadventure she and her family learn more about the quirks, charms, and challenges of living in one of Africa's most remarkable and beautiful countries as it stands on the brink of an epidemic. When AIDS rears its head, the Scotts witness the early appearances of a disease that will devastate this peaceful and prosperous country. Told with clear-eyed unsentimental affection, Twenty Chickens for a Saddle is about a family's enthusiasm for each other and the world around them, with the essence of Africa infusing every page. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0140150757

ISBN13:9780140150759

Release Date:June 1977

Publisher:Penguin Group

Length:610 Pages

Weight:0.89 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 4.4" x 7.1"

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