(2) YA Seventeen-year-old Khosi (This Thing Called the Future) tries to support herself and her sister as a sangoma, only to be accused of witchcraft. Then she learns she is pregnant. When a hate crime leaves a dead Somali immigrant at Khosi's door, she feels duty-bound to speak out in her South African community. The story's blend of Catholicism, traditional beliefs, and Western scientific thought allows readers to sample Khosi's culture.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2019

(2) YA Khosi Zulu is fourteen, living in a township in South Africa. When her mother comes down with a wasting disease (is it AIDS? tuberculosis? a witch's curse?), Khosi seeks the help of a sangoma, a traditional healer. With extensive research into life in South Africa, Powers delivers a first-person narrative from a South African girl that has many hallmarks of authenticity.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2011

(3) YA Aftermath of History series. This volume explores conflicts between the Zulus of southern Africa and the British and Dutch settlers during the 1800s. The coherent, readable text details important Zulu personalities, along with the numerous wars fought between Zulu tribes and the English and Dutch, and the Zulus' struggle for independence. Sidebars and archival photographs enhance this well-researched book. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 First Peoples series. This is a brief account of the history and culture of the Zulu people of South Africa. Limited information also is given on flora and fauna of the region, as well as geographic descriptions of the area. The text is often superficial but touches on numerous topics, and color photos and sidebars, while busy, offer more information. Websites and additional references are listed. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 First Book: African Civilizations series. Clearly written books look at the archaeological sites, social and religious beliefs, art forms, and significant historical figures related to each civilization. The legacies and, when appropriate, contemporary life of these peoples are briefly discussed. Captioned color photographs (some of which are poorly reproduced), archival portraits, maps, and time lines are included in each presentation. Bib., glos., ind.

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