Secrets in the Fire
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This novel brings to life a girl's experience of civil war, life in a refugee village, the loss of both legs in a landmine accident and her long struggle to survive. schovat popis
Sofia Series
This series delves into the profound scars left by civil war and their impact on innocent lives, particularly children. It follows the journeys of young protagonists as they navigate unimaginable tragedies, such as the loss of limbs or loved ones, striving to rebuild their lives. The narratives are raw, poignant, and highlight the incredible resilience of the human spirit when confronted with extreme adversity. It's an exploration of endurance and hope in the face of overwhelming darkness.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Playing with Fire
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In the night there was a blue world lit by the moon . . . blue sand trickled between her fingers and swells of seawater moved inside her . . . It was a dream, yet Sofia knew that her time had come. She was fifteen, and childhood was behind her. Sofia takes in sewing, and her older sister, Rosa, works in the vegetable plot to help their mother support their family. Rosa, is strong and beautiful, and she loves boys, and dancing - something that Sofia, with her crutches, will never be able to do. Sofia imagines a boy who will love her for herself - Moonboy - the boy who appears in the night. Then suddenly Rosa falls ill, and Sofia is afraid for her. Their mother puts her faith in African magic, but it's Sofia who must help Rosa face the reality of AIDS, and the difficult road ahead. Playing with Fire is a brave, moving and unflinchingly honest story set in Mozambique. It follows Henning Mankell's earlier novel about Sofia, the unforgettable Secrets in the Fire.
- 3
The unforgettable story of Sofia, a courageous young woman struggling to take care of her poverty-stricken family in Mozambique. This is the third novel about Sofia, which began with a terrible landmine accident in Secrets in the Fire, and continued into her teenage years in Playing with Fire.
