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Frankie And Stankie

by Barbara Trapido
$9.90
Frankie And Stankie - Thryft
Frankie And Stankie - Thryft

Nostalgic, coming-of-age tale set in Apartheid-era South Africa.

Recommended for readers interested in historical fiction and social justice issues. Trapido's vivid portrayal of the characters and their relationships makes the story emotionally resonant and memorable.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Frankie And Stankie

by Barbara Trapido
$9.90
ISBN: 9780747589952
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $12.20
Authors: Barbara Trapido
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Race
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 831 readers)

Description

Dinah and her sister Lisa are growing up in 1950's South Africa, where racial laws are tightening. They are two little girls from a dissenting liberal family. Big sister Lisa is strong and sensible, while Dinah is weedy and arty. At school, the sadistic Mrs Vaughan-Jones is providing instruction in mental arithmetic and racial prejudice. And then there's the puzzle of lunch break. 'Would you rather have a native girl or a koelie to make your sandwiches?' a first-year classmate asks. But Dinah doesn't know the answer, because it's her dad who makes her sandwiches. As the apparatus of repression rolls on, Dinah finds her own way, escaping into rewarding friendships. Then there's the minefield of boys and university and finally, there's marriage and voluntary exile in London. As we follow Dinah's journey through childhood and adolescence, we enter into one of the darker passages of twentieth-century history. Balancing darkness and light with marvellous dexterity, this is Barbara Trapido at the top of her form - vibrant, profound and, as always, irresistible.
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Nostalgic, coming-of-age tale set in Apartheid-era South Africa.

Recommended for readers interested in historical fiction and social justice issues. Trapido's vivid portrayal of the characters and their relationships makes the story emotionally resonant and memorable.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.