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Afrikaans Children's Books
These are some Afrikaans historical fictional childrens books that we have found and reviewed that will fit in well with the Footprints On Our Land - South Africa's Heritage homeschool curriculum. Most of these books are out of print, so you will have to look for them in libraries or order them via inter-library loans. Please note: This list of Afrikaans children's literature is copyrighted, which means that you may not copy and paste it into an email and send it out to eloops and friends. However, please feel free to send your friends a link to this page!
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A compilation of stories of heroes of South Africa, including early explorers like Dias and Da Gama, Afrikaans heroes like Dirkie Uys, African heroes like Shaka Zulu and many more. Die Verre Roepstem, Annalou Marais This is a story about
Huguenot Protestants that fled from France and eventually travelled to
the Cape in the late 1600's. This story focuses on the flight of one
family in particular and makes this period of history come alive.This story is suitable for ages 8 and upwards.
This story is set in a British concentration camp during the South African War. A young Afrikaans girl with a strong will, just like her father and her grandmother watches as the 'khakis' burn down their farm house after ordering her family to gather their possessions and get ready to go to a concentration camp. While the flames are still burning, Helena starts up a patriotic Afrikaans song on the piano which had been carried out into the garden before the British soldiers set fire to the house. Helena's experiences in the camp give her insight into human nature and enable to realise that there are sometimes good reasons why people do things that she considers unacceptable! Dirkie, Drika, Frederika – Franci Greyling Warning - there is a brief description of an encounter in the veld between Dirkie and an older man with 'bad' intentions, but she manage to escape from him and get to the wagons. You may want to preread this to see if it is acceptable for your family. In Klip en Gruis, PH Nortje A young Welshman comes to seek his fortune during the gold rush at Hopetown. He forms a partnership with a young Afrikaner. The story reflects the exciting life during this time in the late 19th century. Since the story centres on two young adults, this gripping story is most suited for teens.
Eiland in die Wind, Empie Maritz This mystery adventure takes place on Robben Island during the time when it was used as a hospital for lepers and the insane. A boy who landed there after a shipwreck discovers that the woman he has always considered to be his mother, is not his real mother. There are also other secrets on the island...
Plek van Dolfyne, Maretha Maartens A black boy from the Free State goes on holiday with a white family and a group of elderly folk from their community. The story deals with attitudes towards other racial groups during the Apartheid era of our country's history.
Trekspoor in die Wildernis, John Coetzee A
young boy, Kobus and his Uncle set off to find out what happened to a
company of family friends who trekked away from their hometown,
Schoemansdal at the foot of the Soutpansberg. Their journey leads them
on an adventure through the wild Bushveld of the Save and Buzi riviers
of A Voortrekker boy on Louis Trichardt's trek who
longs for the comforts and the delicious fruit of his home in
the
Die Duine van die Dood – Xhosa
vs Trekker story set in the Eastern Cape. |
