Set in South Africa, these two powerful and thought-provoking stories - "Mr Naidoo's Hundredth Birthday" and "Somone Else's Skin", are narrated by Basil, a Jewish white boy who contrasts the beauty of South Africa with the ugliness of a political system rooted in hatred.

This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 13-16 with a reading age of eight years.

It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye.

The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read.

There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustrations on almost every page.

A wide range of specialists, including children themselves, have read and commented on the book prior to publication.