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Out of Bounds compiles seven short stories spanning from 1948 to 2000, each depicting young people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Through these narratives, readers witness how apartheid's restrictive laws shape and test the resilience, identity, and aspirations of South Africa's next generation.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Beverley Naidoo
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