Chandas secrets hardcover educational edition by allan stratton, 9781405829779, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Chandas mother is not herself, her younger sister is acting out, and her best friend needs help. This page contains details about the fiction book chandas secrets by allan stratton published in 2004. Buy the paperback book chandas secrets by allan stratton at indigo. In subsaharan africa, teenager chanda lives in a community full of secrets. The concept of responsibility in chandas secrets, a novel. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Chanda is faced by alot of challenges in the book chandas secrets by allan stratton. I had read borderline by stratton before and liked it, but chandas secrets was above and beyond my expectations. Chandas secrets by allan stratton overdrive rakuten.
She faces a large challenge called life, to be more specific society. Chandas secrets by allan stratton amys marathon of books. This is a short clip that is based on the book chandas secrets by allan stratton this is a short clip that is based on the book chandas secrets by allan stratton skip navigation. A powerful story set amid the african hivaids pandemic. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. From school library journal grade 8 upchanda, 16, remembers the good times, when she lived with both parents on a cattle post in. We suggest teachers use learning centers depending on time available to prepare for reading chandas secrets. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Sixteenyearold chandas african world slowly begins to unravel with the death of her baby stepsister. Buy a cheap copy of chandas secrets book by allan stratton. Not afraid to explore the horrific realities of aids, chandas secrets also captures the enduring strength of loyalty, friendship, and family ties.
Allan stratton is the internationally acclaimed author of the michael l. Like a criminal not admitting his crimes, in the book chandas secrets by allan stratton, the author uses symbolism and metaphors to show a denial of aids, and the negative impact it. Even though he knows theres something wrong she doesnt want to say anything to her mother. To break it down some more the people who talk bad on lillians family. In the book chandas secrets, chanda is the main character.
Bologna prize for the best childrens publisher of the year finalist. Starting the book activities to build the context and introduce the topic of the book, establish prior knowledge and interest, and develop predictions of what the text will be about. Her mother retreats into silence, then lingering illness, and her stepfather disappears into drunken oblivion. Wikiproject childrens literature rated naclass this redirect is within the scope of wikiproject childrens literature, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of childrens literature on wikipedia. The subject of aids in contemporary africa receives powerfulthough apoliticaltreatment. Allan stratton takes an incredibly important and real topic and portrays it in such a way that is impossible not to fall completely head first into. Books on africa for kids tthe nonprofit group africa access, working to ensure children have access to authoritative works on african life and issues, gave their annual award. Chandas secrets by allan stratton read by suzy jackson.
Chanda s secrets novel jump to navigation jump to search. Shalina patel questions and answers for chandas secret allen stratton 1. And throughout the story she notices something strange about her mother. Allan stratton is an awardwinning and internationally published and produced novelist and playwright. An unforgettable novel about family, loyalty and survival in subsaharan africa now a major motion picture. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Click to read more about chandas secrets by allan stratton. In this sensitive, swiftly paced story, readers will find echoes of to kill a mockingbird as chanda, a 16yearold, astonishingly. In this sensitive, swiftly paced story, readers will find echoes of to kill a mockingbird as chanda, a 16yearold, astonishingly perceptive girl living in the small city of bonang in africa, must confront the.
Chandas secrets by allan stratton, paperback barnes. As the story progresses in events, you can see chandas character building. With people falling ill right and left, no one wants to mention the causeaidsfor fear of bringing shame on themselves and. At 16, chanda has a life in a subsaharan african township filled with heartbreak and disappointment. This book is the 1862nd greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. In the novel, chandas secrets, every character in the novel takes responsibility for something, from chanda to mama, mrs. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. Chanda, whos preparing for her exams to become a teacher, becomes acting. Above all, it is a story about the corrosive nature of secrets and the healing power of truth. His novel chandas wars was a junior library guild selection, and his other novels, borderline and leslies journal, were both ala best book for young adults selections.
Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. This quiz discusses many of the highlights and the events that took place in chapters 18 and 19. This was a very moving book about the realities of living with aids and hiv positive in africa. Chandas secrets by allan stratton the greatest books. This summary of chandas secrets includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Buy chandas secrets reprint by stratton, allan isbn. The book revolves around chanda which, in a way, tells. His novel chandas wars won the cla young adult book award and was a junior library guild selection, and his other novels, borderline and leslies journal, were both ala best book for young adults selections.
The three characters that stand out the most are chanda, mama, and mrs. Chanda tries to keep her family together when the safer action would be to hide. This was a very moving book about the realities of living with aids and hiv positive in. A suspensefilled story about the enduring strength of loyalty, the profound impact of loss, and a fearlessness that is powered by the heart. Hopefulsignificance1 submitted 5 minutes ago by hopefulsignificance1. Lies and secrets obscure death and suppress every hint of aids, which is running rampant through this small city. Lesson plan from heinemann secondary created by heinemann secondary. The chandas secrets community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. In the beginning, chanda lived with her two brothers, sister, mama and papa in a. Allan strattons story flow beautifully, and it is a story about family, love, and the power of the truth. Chandas secrets 2004 read online free book by allan. The signs and symbols behind the popular tv show full online.