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Child of Dandelions
A girl’s determination to triumph over a devastating historical event
In 1972 Sabine is living a life of privilege and comfort in a wealthy Indian family in Uganda when the military ruler General Idi Amin declares foreignIndians (known as brown Jews) must be ‘weeded’ out of Uganda in ninety days. The expulsion does not apply to Sabine’s family as they are Ugandan citizens. However her world is shattered when her beloved uncle disappears. Sabine lives through days of growing fear and uncertainty as her best friend abandons her and soldiers raid their home forcing her father to flee and then her mother. More terrorizing events force her to leave home and go into hiding. As the ninety-day deadline approaches, a new law declares all Indians are to be expelled or sent to concentration style camps. Now she is desperate to leave but can she? Where will she go and how will she unite with her family? Where will she go to begin a new life?
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In language that evokes the color, flavor and mystery of Africa and India, ... Nanji tells a suspenseful and important tale. [full review]
- Martine Leavitt
2006 National Book Award Finalist
Historical writing at its best. [full review]
- Carol Matas
1996 ALA Best Book of the Year for Young Adults
Nanji creates a platform for lively debate about the causes of war, and demonstrates how the actions of today influence the societies of tomorrow. [full review]
-Shelf Awareness
Nanji evokes wonderfully the purity and bewilderment of a child awakening to terror and discovering a wretched reality. [full review]
- M.G.Vassanji
Two Time Award Winner of the Giller Prize
ISBN 978-1-932425-93-2