Black Mamba Boy
2 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by 
J4Shaw
from finding my place, Somewhere -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, February 27, 2011
J4Shaw from finding my place, Somewhere -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, February 27, 2011
Bought for $1 for Bargain Books in Canberra, Australia
About the book:
Set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world. Aden,1935; a city vibrant, alive, and full of hidden dangers. And home to Jama, a ten year-old boy. But then his mother dies unexpectedly and he finds himself alone in the world. Jama is forced home to his native Somalia, the land of his nomadic ancestors. War is on the horizon and the fascist Italian forces who control parts of east Africa are preparing for battle. Yet Jama cannot rest until he discovers whether his father, who has been absent from his life since he was a baby, is alive somewhere. And so begins an epic journey which will take Jama north through Djibouti, war-torn Eritrea and Sudan, to Egypt. And from there, aboard a ship transporting Jewish refugees just released from German concentration camp, across the seas to Britain and freedom. This story of one boy's long walk to freedom is also the story of how the Second World War affected Africa and its people; a story of displacement and family.
About the book:
Set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world. Aden,1935; a city vibrant, alive, and full of hidden dangers. And home to Jama, a ten year-old boy. But then his mother dies unexpectedly and he finds himself alone in the world. Jama is forced home to his native Somalia, the land of his nomadic ancestors. War is on the horizon and the fascist Italian forces who control parts of east Africa are preparing for battle. Yet Jama cannot rest until he discovers whether his father, who has been absent from his life since he was a baby, is alive somewhere. And so begins an epic journey which will take Jama north through Djibouti, war-torn Eritrea and Sudan, to Egypt. And from there, aboard a ship transporting Jewish refugees just released from German concentration camp, across the seas to Britain and freedom. This story of one boy's long walk to freedom is also the story of how the Second World War affected Africa and its people; a story of displacement and family.
Journal Entry 2 by J4Shaw at Kaleen, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Sunday, February 27, 2011
J4Shaw at Kaleen, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Sunday, February 27, 2011
I think I only enjoyed about the last quarter of this book.
Not very 'gripping' and a bit 'airy fairy' for me. Ever the gruesome bits were a little lacking.
Read as part of my 666 for 2011 reading challenge - Books 3 AFRICA - Somalia
http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/23/446323
Not very 'gripping' and a bit 'airy fairy' for me. Ever the gruesome bits were a little lacking.
Read as part of my 666 for 2011 reading challenge - Books 3 AFRICA - Somalia
http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/23/446323
Journal Entry 3 by J4Shaw at Civic, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Monday, March 14, 2011
J4Shaw at Civic, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Monday, March 14, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (3/15/2011 UTC) at Civic, Australian Capital Territory Australia
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
This book is off on its travels to Finland. It has been Mooched by AnnikaPohjolainen
Mooched from Australia, currently living on a bookshelf in Helsinki, Finland.
