The Red Blanket

This is one a series of original stories designed for the 12 to 16 age-group. All the stories have a strong African flavour.
It was incredibly sore. Mvulani wanted to cry out. But he had to pretend he felt nothing. He no longer a child and to show his pain would be ultimate disgrace. It wasn't only pain that Mvulani had leant to hide. There also fears to overcome - like his fear of the sky and of the lightning that was like a snake with a forked tongue reaching down to bite him. But could Mvulani overcomes the hardships of being the son of a murdered chief? Would he be able to reach deep into himself to find the strength he needed to walk the long and difficult road back to his people - and to his birthright?
The Red Blanket is the story of a young man's return to his roots. His journey through two worlds is one which many South African readers will recognise.