Synopses & Reviews
Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Nelson Mbizi returns to his home in southern Africa after studying in Britain. When he tries to help a family of orphans he meets Viki, a South African TV presenter. The story of Nelson and Viki's relationship is told against a background of HIV/AIDS and government corruption on the one hand, and great good humour and wonderful music on the other. Contains a paperback and 3 Audio CDs with complete text recordings from the book.
Synopsis
Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Nelson Mbizi returns to his home in southern Africa after studying in Britain. When he tries to help a family of orphans he meets Viki, a South African TV presenter. The story of Nelson and Viki's relationship is told against a background of HIV/AIDS and government corruption on the one hand, and great good humour and wonderful music on the other. Contains a paperback and 3 Audio CDs with complete text recordings from the book.
Table of Contents
1. Endings; 2. Home again; 3. Sector D; 4. Beginnings; 5. Face to face; 6. New homes; 7. Rescue; 8. The hospice; 9. Turning point; 10. Viki gets to work; 11. First date; 12. Where's your father?; 13. Business plan; 14. Good news; 15. A day for sadness; 16. Goodbye, Blessing; 17. Meeting at the Garage; 18. The show; Epilogue.