Christophe’s Story
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Christophe arrives as a Rwandan refugee in an English primary school, and initially suffers bullying. When the children hear his story of escape they appreciate what a special person he is.
In 74 brief pages Cornwell creates a sympathetic portrait of a boy who has faced persecution, the loss of his culture, the death of a sibling, and a totally different way of life.
The novel revolves around two different literary traditions: Christophe’s cultural tradition of storytelling and that of written stories, which his school read and write. Like Christophe, readers will gradually appreciate the different benefits of both genres.
What you thought...
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Anonymous, 18 Chwefror 2024
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Sad, true, and an amazing experience!
Rose, 1 Gorffennaf 2020
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good
Humera, 2 Mai 2017
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it was great
ruby, 13 Chwefror 2016
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I think this book is amazing
Abdullah, 25 Tachwedd 2015
Brilliant