A review by briandagutierrez
Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story by Beverley Naidoo

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

It feels strange rate a children’s book, especially with such a high rating but I really enjoyed it. I picked it up for a reading challenge and I’m really glad I did. It was a really good, introductory look through the eyes of a child into what apartheid was like in South Africa. You got to see some of the ugly side, but in a non-gratuitous way.

I absolutely loved the narration of it too. There’s no way I could have imagined it as wonderfully as it was performed.