The Genuine Half-Moon Kid

By Williams, Michael

Publishers Summary:
Amid the political and social upheaval of South Africa, seventeen-year-old Jason is confused about his place in the world and the turmoil in his broken family, but a quest for the gift his dead grandfather willed to him helps him find peace.

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ISBN
978-0-52567-470-2
Publisher
New York : Lodestar Books, 1994.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on August 1, 1994

Gr 7-Up Jay, a 17-year-old white South African, finds solace from his maddening family and his confusing world by swimming among the peaceable tropical fish in his employer's breeding tanks. Soon, however, he is reenacting the story of "Jason and the Golden Fleece" as he and a group of ragtag "heroes" explore unknown parts of their country. Driving his recently deceased grandfather's ancient van, Jay searches for a yellowwood box that the man wanted him to have; he hopes th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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