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Freedom Fighter for His Country

Nelson Mandela grew up in South Africa at a time when the country had unfair laws that discriminated against people because of their race. As a young man, he joined the struggle to have these laws changed. He would spend twenty-seven years of his life locked up in prison for speaking out. But he never lost hope. After his release in 1990, he was elected as President of South Africa in the country's first free election. Reade how one man helped achieve the impossible dream of a peaceful multi-racial nation.

Written by Alan Trussell-Cullen
40 pages
Guided Reading Level: S

The Hameray Biography Series is specifically written to meet the needs of reluctant readers in grades 3-8 while matching social studies curriculum.  The books are written for students reading at least two levels below their grade. The interest level is for all readers, thanks to the collection's fascinating and relevant content.  Providing highly inspirational stories of courageous individuals, the series highlights the lives of people from different cultures, backgrounds and time periods.