Web of Lies
Web of Lies by Beverley Naidoo is a poignant narrative published by Penguin Adult on September 2, 2004. This UK edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The story follows 14-year-old Sade, her younger brother Femi, and their father as they navigate life in a council flat in London, two years after fleeing Nigeria. As they await the approval of their asylum claim, Sade grapples with her brother’s involvement in a violent gang and their father’s distraction with a new friend, leading to escalating tensions within the family.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of family dynamics and the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. The narrative delves into social themes such as crime and the impact of emigration, highlighting the struggles of a family trying to stay united amid external pressures. As Femi’s arrest for murder and the gang’s violent actions threaten their stability, Sade must confront the harsh realities of their situation and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.
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Two years after their flight from Nigeria, 14-yr-old Sade, her younger brother Femi and her father are living in a council flat in London, waiting for their claim for asylum to be approved. Sade is upset when Femi is drawn into a violent possibly drug-dealing gang, and even more upset when their father doesn’t seem to notice. He’s too taken up with his new friend Mrs Wallace, a refugee from Sierra Leone. But when Femi is arrested for murder, and the gang set fire to their flat, the family has to pull together to get through this most difficult time.
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