A modern classic, already well known and commonly used in schools across the country, 'Journey to Jo'burg' is brilliantly crafted. Naidoo is so subtle in her storytelling, and she expertly shows, rather than tells, the injustices faced by black South Africans in the latter half of the 20th century. Without being explicit about the brutality and violence inflicted, Naido paints a picture of oppression and power poverty through the experiences of two children, Naledi and Tiro, who leave their rural home to try and find their mother in the big city where she works for a white family. As they travel, they encounter more and more evidence of the ways in which society is stacked against them and their family, and realise for the first time the challenges they will face as they grow up. Their journey from naivety to this difficult revelation mirrors the young reader's, the story lending itself brilliantly to discussions around injustice, racism, the power of governments, and, more hopefully, the importance of family bonds in navigating the challenges of life. It's the perfect length for a class or family read-aloud.