A Walk in the Night
Chapter Book · 1962

A Walk in the Night

Written by Alex La Guma

In apartheid South Africa, a factory worker's rage spirals amidst poverty and violence.

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192 pages· ~730L

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In apartheid South Africa, Michael Adonis, a factory worker, spirals into rage after losing his job due to a clash with a white supervisor. His journey through poverty, police brutality, and gang violence reveals the harsh realities of racial inequality. Each story in this collection captures the struggles and fleeting hopes of the oppressed, painting a vivid picture of life under apartheid. Will Adonis find a way to rise above the systemic injustice, or will he be consumed by the very forces that seek to destroy him? Discover the poignant tales of resilience and despair.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
First published
January 1, 1962
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781035900992

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