A biography for children from Faber Short Books – The Story of Nelson Mandela: The Prisoner who Became a President by Adrian Hadland.

Everyone should read these lively biographies – a perfect introduction to the most fascinating period in history.
– Tristram Hunt

Nelson was a young South African with a reputation for trouble-making. Who would have thought he would one day lead his people to freedom?

Nelson grew up at a time when black South Africans suffered terrible injustice. He was determined to change this – even if it meant grave personal danger.

27 years of his life were spent in prison, and everyone seemed to be against him – even his own family – but Nelson never stopped fighting for what he believed in: true equality for all, no matter what the colour of their skin.

About the author

Adrian Hadland was a journalist, columnist and editor for almost 15 years covering South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy for the local and international media.

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