Fiela's child - Dalene Matthee|Cathy Poole

Specially selected by Maura Healy, this series aims to offer an innovative and adventurous collection of texts that demonstrates the best of women's writing, both black and white.;Complete texts reflecting a range of genres as well as different cultures and experiences are offered and the volumes contain study material and assignments at a range of levels to deepen pupils' enjoyment and understanding of literature. A reading log is also included with ideas for group and individual assignments to help pupils find their way around the texts.;This is the story of a three-year old, lost in the African forest. He is found and cared for by a family he comes to regard and love as his own. He becomes Felia's cild. The fact that she is black and he is white is irrelevant. Irrelevant, that is, until white bureaucrats and the mechanism of white law get to work.;The series is intended for 14-16 year olds sitting GCSE English and English Literature and adults taking English examinations and overseas students. It is suitable for those taking GCSE-LEAG, NEA, SEG and MEG examinations.