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In South Africa during the mid-1970s, 16-year-old Mart Vermaak, the daughter of affluent Afrikaners, grows up in a sheltered and idyllic environment. However, as political unrest begins to seep into her world, she is confronted with the realities of a society in turmoil. The story explores Mart's journey of self-discovery and the challenges she faces as she navigates her privileged upbringing against the backdrop of a changing nation. Themes of innocence, societal expectations, and the loss of childhood are woven throughout her experiences, ultimately leading her to question her identity and beliefs in a time of upheaval.
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Childish Things, Marita van der Vyver
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- 1998
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- Title
- Childish Things
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marita van der Vyver
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0140255575
- ISBN13
- 9780140255577
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Military Fiction, Wars, Teens, Civil War, South Africa, Apartheid
- Original title
- Die dinge van'n kind
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
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- In South Africa during the mid-1970s, 16-year-old Mart Vermaak, the daughter of affluent Afrikaners, grows up in a sheltered and idyllic environment. However, as political unrest begins to seep into her world, she is confronted with the realities of a society in turmoil. The story explores Mart's journey of self-discovery and the challenges she faces as she navigates her privileged upbringing against the backdrop of a changing nation. Themes of innocence, societal expectations, and the loss of childhood are woven throughout her experiences, ultimately leading her to question her identity and beliefs in a time of upheaval.