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Nelson's Dream

by J.M. Newsome · 2008

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Cambridge English Readers Level 6 Advanced

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Nelson Mbizi returns to his home in southern Africa after studying in Britain. When he tries to help a family of orphans he meets Viki, a South African TV presenter. The story of Nelson and Viki's relationship is told against a background of HIV/AIDS and government corruption on the one hand, and great good humour and wonderful music on the other. Contains a paperback and 3 Audio CDs with complete text recordings from the book.

Themes
social issuessocial issuesMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisSouth AfricaSouth AfricaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult

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