Books with author Reviva Schermbrucker

Join Aunty Apples and her dog, Manny, as they putter through the South African countryside in this Christmas adventure. They camp under the stars, swim in secluded rock pools, talk to the local residents in the little towns and villages they pass, and witness the spectacular sunsets. On Christmas Day they return with a surprise for their family in the city.

Join Aunty Apples and her dog, Manny, as they putter through the South African countryside in this Christmas adventure. They camp under the stars, swim in secluded rock pools, talk to the local residents in the little towns and villages they pass, and witness the spectacular sunsets. On Christmas Day they return with a surprise for their family in the city.

A moving story about the effects of apartheid in 1960s Johannesburg is related in this genuine novel told from the perspective of a 13-year-old boy. Stephen finds himself in an uncomfortable position when his parents become political prisoners due to their social convictions. Obliged to respect the importance of their beliefs despite the repercussions, Stephen's coming of age mirrors the struggle of those seeking freedom from apartheid. This story gives a frank, unglamous account of the moods, fights, love, and understanding that keeps the family—and a social movement—on the brink of unity and dissolution.

The star stories is an reading series for English main and additional language learners. These stories are written for South Africans by South Africans. Each story is illustrated. These are 106 readers and each of these are graded for reading ability. The teacher's resource book contains photocopiable flash cards and photocopiable reading assessment sheets.