Now is the Time for Running

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After some grim moments, the boys were left with no food or money, and Deo ended up on the streets. He was then recognized for his talent at a soccer game by a scout, and is provided with information to join a team of homeless kids who are given food and shelter, and train to compete in a large soccer tournament. This gave Deo hope, and eventually changed his entire life for the better.

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In a remote village in Zimbabwe, Deo is playing football with his friends while his brother Innocent looks on. Innocent takes a bit of looking after - deprived of oxygen during birth, he's not quite like other children and Deo is fiercely protective of him. Then the soldiers arrive, looking for a delivery of food aid and the traitors who welcome help from the evil Americans, and they destroy the entire village. Now orphans, the two boys have no choice but to flee to South Africa in the hopes of finding their long-lost father. Since their only possessions are Innocent's bix box and Deo's football (stuffed with worthless billion dollar notes), it won't be easy... It is no proper soccer ball. It is a pouch of cow-leather patches sewn together with twine, stuffed with tightly rolled plastic. Summary: In a dusty field in the province of Mosvingo in Zimbabwe, Deo plays soccer with his friends will his older brother Innocent watches. Then the soldiers show up and Deo and Innocent's world is turned upside down. They are now on the run, refugees from their own village, and must find a way to survive. As Deo works to protect his mentally challenged older brother while still making hard decisions, there are struggles at every turn. And during this time in Africa, refugees are not accepted with open arms. As Deo and Innocent find themselves in Johannesberg, South Africa, they find that the place that they thought would save them is the toughest place they've been yet. LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.The profound things that these boys went through shaped them into strong and successful people. This novel is a perfect portrayal of things that are happening in first world countries, and really opened my eyes. Deo was left alone with his disabled brother, and had to conceal his own pain and trauma to protect him. This shows what a mature person Deo is, and how living a petrifying life can really impact someone. Starred Review. A harrowing tale of modern Zimbabwe... gripping, suspenseful and deeply compassionate. Williams, a renowned dramatist, gives readers compelling characters and, in simple language, delivers a complicated story rooted - sadly and upliftingly - in very real events." - Kirkus

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I had this book for several years, but did not get around to reading it as the cover did not especially appeal to me. However, I am glad this book was written because the issues discussed are so very real and relevant. I haven't previously read a book about xenophobia or the problems in Zimbabwe, so it was very interesting & enlightening to read about them in here. I applaud the author for bringing them to light and making the struggles of so many people known. Fifteen-year-old Deo lives with his amai (mother), grandfather (Grandpa Longdrop), and older brother, Innocent. Innocent is 25, but he is ‘different’. His impairment is never specified, but it hardly matters. Deo looks out for his big brother. You said "Time is running, always too fast." Do you mean this as a personal experience or as a general observation? Is this an emotional experience or simply a thoughtful one? English has many, many expressions about time.PDF / EPUB File Name: Now_Is_the_Time_for_Running_-_Michael_Williams.pdf, Now_Is_the_Time_for_Running_-_Michael_Williams.epub urn:lcp:nowistimeforrunn00will:epub:6ec7d21f-5439-46b4-a5a1-f9aca517094b Foldoutcount 0 Identifier nowistimeforrunn00will Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t2x39th38 Invoice 11 Isbn 9780316077903

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The triumph of human endeavour against a harrowing landscape... A gripping, powerful tale that will more than touch your soul. Quite simply, this story needs to be read. Jason Wallace, multi-award-winning author of 'Out of Shadows Williams, a renowned dramatist, gives readers compelling characters and, in simple language, delivers a complicated story rooted—sadly and upliftingly—in very real events. Lccn 2010043460 Neverindex true Ocr_converted abbyy-to-hocr 1.1.20 Ocr_module_version 0.0.17 Openlibrary_edition Williams reveals the many hardships the two boys face, but also their tremendous faith in the promise of a better life ahead, as well as their passion for football, and their determination to honour the memory of their family. The situation between Deo’s village and these soldiers soon escalates and Deo and Innocent suddenly find themselves running for their lives.This is the 2nd book I have decided to read as a companion book with my daughter, as part of her year 8 curriculum. Now is the Time for Running follows Deo and Innocent as they try to make their way to the relative safety of South Africa, where they think their father is currently living and working. It is a perilous journey and it is difficult to know who to trust. Deo is an engaging and sympathetic narrator and you will want to know that he and Innocent arrive safely, but safety is a rare commodity.