Growing up in sub-Saharan Africa, Chanda Kabelo has aspirations of winning a scholarship and studying abroad. However, with two young siblings, no father and a mother who is dying of AIDS, Chanda must become the care-taker in her family and put her dreams on hold.
Chanda’s Secret is a portrayal of the effect of AIDS in Africa and the stigma and shame that surround it. The novel also focuses on the strength and courage that young people have, even in the most desperate of circumstances.
review submitted by Library Peer Tutor, grade 11
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