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Allan stratton is an awardwinning and internationally published and produced novelist and playwright. But above all it is a celebration of the enduring strength of loyalty, friendship and family ties. Summaries chandas secrets free download as word doc. But chanda has to other people she cares deeply about. Chanda s wars is the unforgettable story of a teenager who risks everything to save her brother and sister. They lived in a village named tiro in south africa. Chandas secrets by allan stratton book read online scribd. As the story progresses in events, you can see chandas character building. Allan followed up chanda s secrets, with the standalone sequel chanda s wars, 2008.
Its spirited young heroine, chanda, who dreams of a career and a better future, despite the secrets she must keep, is like any teenager in many ways. She faces a large challenge called life, to be more specific society. Tafa later tells chanda though that her really commited suicide when he found out that he had aids. Chandas mother is not herself, her younger sister is acting out, and her best friend needs help.
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Other titles for young adults include chandas wars, borderline and leslies journal. What happens when the narcissist knows youve figured them out duration. Allan stratton chandra struggles with the deaths of those around her and the shame of being molested as she continues her education and cares for her siblings and friend esther, amidst the proverty and aids. Chandas secrets chandas mother is not herself, her younger sister is acting out, and her best friend needs help. Chandas secrets by allan stratton amys marathon of books. Chandas secrets npr coverage of chandas secrets by allan stratton. Chanda s mother is not herself, her younger sister is acting out, and her best friend needs help. Lies and secrets obscure death and suppress every hint of aids, which is running rampant through this small city. Chandas secrets was first published in 2004 to extraordinary international acclaim.
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