This book is set in South Africa during the 1970s during the Soweto Uprising in Johannesburg. The book alternates between Robin, a nine-year old white girl and Beauty Mbali, a black teacher whose daughter is missing because of the protest. These two lives intertwine when Robin's parents are murdered and Beauty helps to look after Robin. I have to say I was amazed with Beauty and her strength and stoicism and having to live under the circumstances she did. As for Robin, I just wanted to choke this little girl! Robin's actions were not believable to me and I don't think a child could have done all the things she did so you really have to suspend disbelief towards the end.

I read this for PopSugar's 2022 reading challenge prompt: A book with an onomatopoeia in its title.

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