#INTLYALITMONTH: Crooks and Straights by Masha du Toit

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Review by: John Kurtenbach Crooks and Straights by Masha du Toit The story at first sounds like the typical struggle between those with magic (Crooks) and those without (Straights).  The plot follows young Gia as she learns about the abilities and special qualities of her younger brother, Nico.  Cape Town had been a haven for … Continue reading #INTLYALITMONTH: Crooks and Straights by Masha du Toit

#INTLYALITMONTH: Spud by John Van de Ruit

Posted on by Linda Hoiseth

Review by: John Kurtenbach Spud by John van de Ruit Spud is perhaps the most successful South African Young Adult title.  Written in diary style, the story follows John “Spud” Milton and his adventures at a private school in 1990 South Africa.  The book is a bildungsroman of sorts as Spud offers hilarious stories of … Continue reading #INTLYALITMONTH: Spud by John Van de Ruit