Masego lived in the South African Village of Ukuthuthuka, which means growth in Zulu. He was a nine-year-old boy who grew up and lived with his Umama and Gogo (mother and grandmother). The two main tribes Ophuzi (yellow) and Mnyama (black), were trapped in a never-ending cycle of conflict that carried a deep sense of …
Life in Doll Cottage is magical and always full of adventure. Doll Lady is dizzy with excitement and has big plans. However, something happens that turns everything upside down. Jabali, Pendo, Fadhili, Jameela, Amani and all the other dolls are not happy. The yarn balls only make matters worse. Can Doll Lady help the dolls …
“Don’t look now, but guess who’s staring at you,” Jabali whispered, glancing at the rose bushes behind Pendo. “Not Yonga again!” Pendo shrieked, jumping up and turning to scan the bush. The dolls were having a picnic under the big Jacaranda tree outside Doll Cottage. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon. They had washed down …
“It’s cold today,”Mwenzi said, rubbing her arms. “You can say that again!” replied Doll Lady, sipping her tea. “It’s cold today,” Mwenzi repeated. “Yeah, you can say that again,” Doll Lady nodded. “It’s cold…” “She’s just agreeing with you.” Jameela said, laughing. “Please don’t say it again. We heard you the first two times.” Mwenzi …
It was in a little cupboard in the attic of Doll Cottage. A sun-coloured piece of cloth with some interesting writing near the bottom. The yellow and orange and golden flowers were so pretty, but what interested Jabali the most were the words, written in Kiswahili. Kila mlango… It was a rainy day in Doll …
