Grandad Mandela

Written by Ambassador Zindzi Mandela Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela , and Zondwa Mandela · Illustrated by Sean Qualls

Two children discover their great-grandfather's legacy as a freedom fighter and global icon.

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40 pages· 1,299 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

Zazi and Ziwelene, curious about their great-grandfather, ask their grandmother 15 questions about Nelson Mandela. Through their eyes, we learn of Mandela's journey from freedom fighter to President and Nobel laureate. As they uncover his story, they realize they can continue his legacy of peace and forgiveness. This unique perspective celebrates Mandela's life and inspires a new generation to carry on his work.

From the publisher

Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother 15 questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela, the global icon of peace and forgiveness who spent 27 years in prison. They learn that he was a freedom fighter who put down his weapons for the sake of peace, and who then became the President of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize-winner, and realise that they can continue his legacy in the world today. Seen through a child’s perspective, and authored jointly by his great-grandchildren and daughter, this amazing story is told as never before to celebrate what would have been Nelson’s Mandela 100th birthday.

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