The realistic characters-caring, mean, funny, angry, kind, and cruel-will keep kids reading and break the silence about the tragedy.’ – Booklist, starred review ‘This powerful story hits home with its harsh truths, its pain, and its hard-won hopefulness. The details of sub-Saharan African life are convincing and smoothly woven into this moving story of poverty and courage, but the real insight for readers will be the appalling treatment of the AIDS victims.’?- School Library Journal, starred review ‘The statistics of the millions infected with HIV/AIDS in southern Africa find a human face in this gripping story of one teenager… ‘Smart and determined, Chanda is a character whom readers come to care for and believe in, in spite of her almost impossible situation. Above all, this is a story about living with truth. Through his dramatic storytelling, Allan Stratton captures the enduring strength of loyalty, the profound impact of loss, and a fearlessness that is powered by the heart. Chanda’s Secrets is a suspense-filled novel about a teenager who fights to rescue the people she loves.
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