The Brave Little African Girl

By Thabitha Mathabatha

Fofo, a brave, little African girl, lives with her brothers and her strict aunt in the jungle. Fofo is tired of following her brothers around, and one day she decides to venture off by herself to swim in the natural pool at the foot of the mountain.

As Fofo enjoys the refreshing spring water, she doesn’t realize she’s in danger. And then, on the bank, she hears the cry of an animal. She saves a baby lion being born, names him Angel, and carries the cub home. However, Fofo must give up the animal so it can be returned to the wild. That makes her sad and depressed. Her schoolwork suffers, and her grades drop. But her teachers help her get her spark back.

This picture book for children delivers that message that it takes a village to raise a child. Through the love of Fofo’s family and friends, and especially her teachers, she’s able to find joy in her life again.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Mar 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781728351896

Thabitha Mathabatha

Thabitha Mathabatha studied for a national diploma in town and regional planning, a master’s in development studies, a bachelor of law, is finalizing a master’s in building project management in construction, and was recently admitted as an advocate. Mathabatha is also a sangoma and traditional healer utilizing traditional ways and traditional medicine to heal people. She has four adult children.

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Published by AuthorHouse  05/26/2020

ISBN: 978-1-7283-5187-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-7283-5186-5 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-7283-5189-6 (e)

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CONTENTS

Foreword

Message

Prologue

A poem praise to self

Bibliography

Upcoming book

Dedicated to my entourage, my ancestors, my late father Malegodi, Moraswi, Alfred, my mother, Georgina, my children, Malenge, Mekatheko, Rhulani & Resimate, my paternal uncle, Barrel Abel Mathabatha for assisting me with a debate titled The pen is mightier that a sword back in primary school, Anne Parkin for planting the love of reading into me, Dr Terry Parkin & Dr Neil Caterall for making a positive impact in my life.

My Mother, The Strongest Woman I Know

My Mother, the Queen

George, as you were affectionately called by Terry and Neil

I love you so much that no words can describe it

I watched you as a young 24 year old widow

Accused and judged by most people

I got to realize through you that a wife will be accused for no reason

I watched you being strong

Because strong was the last thing and dignity you were left with

I got to watch you holding your head high

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