The African Magic Grade 8 Novel (CAPS)

Richard and his father, David, who is an archaeologist, are returning from an archaeological trip during which Richard’s father had recovered some ancient bones belonging to the early San people. Suddenly, something goes horribly wrong and their small plane crash-lands in the desert. Richard’s father is seriously injured, they have no food or water and Richard discovers that he is unable to communicate with the outside world. Just when it looks as if things can get no worse, Richard and his father are discovered by Luzuku, a scary looking Sangoma, and his son Sibusiso, who are not pleased about Richard and his father disturbing the bones of their ancestors. Will Luzuko and Sibusiso help Richard and his father? Will Richard be able to appease the angry ancestral spirits and learn more about respect for ancient cultures and traditions? And what about the ruthless poachers who appear on the scene and threaten to destroy all that Luzuko and Sibusiso hold dear? Join Richard, his father, Luzuko and Sibusiso on a rollicking adventure where they not only have to face grave danger and the supernatural, but also their own strengths, weaknesses and challenges to their personal beliefs.