Chanda's Secrets

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A girl's struggle amid the African AIDS pandemic. "As soon as I get back from the shabeen, I go next door to see Mrs. Tafa. I have to ask to use her phone to let our relatives know about Sara. I'm nervous. Mrs. Tafa would like to run the world. Since she can't run the world she's decided... read more

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Chanda: She is young, smart and determined.
Iris: Iris is Chanda's little sister. She is stubborn but can be nice at times. Only when she is scared though.
Soly: Soly is Chanda's and Iris's little brother. He is very young and is care-free. All he wants is his mother.

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“I'm ashamed of being ashamed.”
Chanda
“Jonah's promised to quit drinking. He will one day. You'll see.”
Mama

First Sentence edit see section history

I'm alone in the office of Bateman's Eternal Light Funeral Services. It's early Monday morning and Mr. Bateman is busy with a new shipment of coffins.

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Allan Stratton (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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Publication Date: 2004-08-01
ISBN: 1741144523
Page Count: 216

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Michael L. Printz Award (Finalist, 2005, Honor Book)

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

It was harsh, so be ready to read about death and AIDs.

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Books › Teens › Health, Mind & Body › AIDS & HIV
Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction
Books › Teens › Social Issues

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