(3) K-3 Illustrated by Paddy Bouma. Abridged by Chris van Wyk. At the start of this abridged autobiography, Mandela's gentle voice recollects a near idyllic childhood. Ensuing years encompass his association with the ANC, the opening of his law office, and his imprisonment; the book ends in 1994 when Mandela is elected president of South Africa. Butter-hued pages and warm-toned illustrations loosely outlined in black cast a rich glow over the story. Timeline. Glos.

Reviewer: Betty Carter

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Paddy Bouma. The young narrator tells about the year between his ninth and tenth birthdays--the year his father is diagnosed with cancer and dies. The message is the story here, with denial, sorrow, guilt, anger, uncertainty, awkwardness, and healing all making a perfunctory appearance. Pencil illustrations add a quiet dignity.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges