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In a South African setting, children gather to welcome home their fathers, who have been away for several months working in the mines. The story explores family bonds and the role of fathers in a community navigating the lingering impact of mining life.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rachel Isadora
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