The Power of One
Author: Courtenay, Bryce
ISBN: 9780143004554
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Year first published: 05 Jun 2006
Pages: 640
Format: Paperback / softback
'The Power of One has everything: suspense, the exotic, violence; mysticism, psychology and magic; schoolboy adventures, drama.' - The New York Times
First with your head and then with your heart . . .
So says Hoppie Groenewald, boxing champion, to a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world. For the young Peekay, its a piece of advice he will carry with him throughout his life.
Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships with Hymie and Gideon, Peekay gains the strength he needs to win out. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, the Judge, Peekay will fight to the death for justice.
'Unabashedly uplifting' - Cleveland Plain Dealer
'Totally engrossing . . . Peekay has both humour and a refreshingly earthy touch, and his adventures are hair-raising in their suspense.' - Los Angeles Times Book Review
ISBN: 9780143004554
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Year first published: 05 Jun 2006
Pages: 640
Format: Paperback / softback
'The Power of One has everything: suspense, the exotic, violence; mysticism, psychology and magic; schoolboy adventures, drama.' - The New York Times
First with your head and then with your heart . . .
So says Hoppie Groenewald, boxing champion, to a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world. For the young Peekay, its a piece of advice he will carry with him throughout his life.
Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships with Hymie and Gideon, Peekay gains the strength he needs to win out. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, the Judge, Peekay will fight to the death for justice.
'Unabashedly uplifting' - Cleveland Plain Dealer
'Totally engrossing . . . Peekay has both humour and a refreshingly earthy touch, and his adventures are hair-raising in their suspense.' - Los Angeles Times Book Review
