The Other Side of Truth Award-winning

Do your parents feel afraid to criticise the government, or name the politicians they don’t like? Of course not. But in Nigeria in 1995, it’s a different story. One morning, Sade and Femi’s mother is shot to death. Why? Because their father, a journalist, wrote articles criticising General Abacha’s military regime. The killers’ message is clear: the kids will be next. There’s no time to lose. They must run. So Femi and Sade flee their country in secret, all alone on a terrifying journey. But once they reach London, they will be safe – won’t they?

• A shocking and powerful winner of the Carnegie Medal

• Written by the acclaimed author of Journey to Jo’burg

• Vividly describes the difficulties faced by young refugees

• Shows the reality of political tyranny in 1990s Nigeria

“A marvellous read … that refuels the desire for justice and freedom.” Jon Snow

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