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Informationen zum Autor Reviva Schermbrucker grew up in Johannesburg. She has worked as an art lecturer! schoolteacher and materials developer at a non-government organisation. She is the author of several other books for children! such as Charlie's House (David Philip)! some of which she illustrated. Reviva now lives in Claremont! Cape Town with her husband and two sons. Klappentext A moving story about the effects of apartheid in 1960s Johannesburg is related in this genuine novel told from the perspective of a 13-year-old boy. Stephen finds himself in an uncomfortable position when his parents become political prisoners due to their social convictions. Obliged to respect the importance of their beliefs despite the repercussions, Stephen's coming of age mirrors the struggle of those seeking freedom from apartheid. This story gives a frank, unglamous account of the moods, fights, love, and understanding that keeps the family--and a social movement--on the brink of unity and dissolution. Zusammenfassung 'Lucky Fish!' is a novel set in Johannesburg during the 1960s and is told by a 13-year old boy named Stephen. This is the account of Stephen's life during the apartheid regime! when his parents! Ivor and Lucy! became political prisoners.
