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Each morning the children had to pass the place of graves on their way to buy the day’s water and only last week another baby in the village had died. It was always scary seeing the little graves, but especially this fresh one now.https://bookroo.com/quotes/beverley-naidoo
— Beverley Naidoo
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About Beverley Naidoo
Beverley Naidoo FRSL is a South African author of children's books who lives in the UK. Her first three novels featured life in South Africa where she lived until her twenties. She has also written a biography of the trade unionist Neil Aggett.
About Beverley Naidoo
Beverley Naidoo FRSL is a South African author of children's books who lives in the UK. Her first three novels featured life in South Africa where she lived until her twenties. She has also written a biography of the trade unionist Neil Aggett.
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