Author and publisher: Chris van Wyk, Giraffe Books
Summary: This book tells the story of a young boy, Chris, living in Johannesburg in South Africa. Chris loves reading, and he often visits his grandmother, Ouma Ruby. One day, Ouma Ruby asks him to meet her in town. She takes him into a book shop and allows Chris to choose two books. Some weeks later, it is Ouma Ruby’s birthday, and Chris has an idea; he writes her a letter which he gives her when all the family are gathered. But, Ouma Ruby does not want to read the letter; she says she will read it later. He does not know Ouma Ruby’s secret until his mother reveals it to him: Ouma Ruby cannot read.
Suitable for students in years: 5-10