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First Names: Nelson (Mandela)
By (Author) Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
Illustrated by Nicole Miles
David Fickling Books
David Fickling Books
4th February 2021
4th February 2021
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
968.06092
Paperback
160
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 12mm
143g
Meet NELSON Mandela, the world's most famous freedom fighter, who went from wanted terrorist to international hero and President of South Africa, thanks to 27 years in jail! Find out: - Why he didn't use a toothbrush until he was 21, - Why he was arrested for travelling on a tram - And why one of his prison cells came with a servant and a pool! Get to know NELSON on First Name terms.
Fun, fact-packed . . . Brilliantly entertaining * National Geographic Kids, praise for First Names *
Exciting and original * Lancashire Post, praise for First Names *
Topical and timeless * Comics Review, praise for First Names *
An excellent serieschildren will be encouraged to be aspirational * Parents in Touch, praise for First Names *
Nansubuga Isdahl is a writer and editor, who has worked on international development programmes primarily in East and Southern Africa, for over a decade. Her clients include the World Bank, World Education, UNICEF and UNESCO. Nansubuga is currently based in Tanzania. Nicole Miles worked as a card designer for Hallmark UK for over five years. She is now a full-time freelance illustrator. Her clients include the New York Times, Buzzfeed and Seal Press. In 2018, Nicole became a Special Visiting Lecturer for illustration at Sheffield Hallam University.