Hachette India It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: (YA edition)

Got this for my 12 year old after I read the original, he enjoyed it and learned a bit about apartheid from it. It was really interesting seeing how a child reads certain situations, I enjoyed comparing notes and discussing different situations with him.

Having read the adult version, I was thrilled to see the YA adaptation. My son loved this book and learned a lot about South Africa and Apartheid while laughing and enjoying the style.It reads more like a novel than an autobiography so is really accessible for children. Trevor Noah is funny and the book covers some pretty dark issues and events, but with care and humour and it's ultimately uplifting and hopeful.

I bought this version for young adults by mistake, but didn’t feel it in anyway diminished the power and play of Noah’s writing. A fantastic insight into a world in flux, so many telling details, told with great humanity. Final pages absolutely heart-stopping.

I got this for my 11 year old nephew who absolutely loved this book! A good read he laughed and learnt a lot!

Good for boys