The Black Pimpernel

The Black Pimpernel tells the gripping true story of the eighteen months in 1961–62 when Nelson Mandela went underground after an unexpected acquittal, living under false identities — sometimes as a chauffeur, sometimes a gardener — as the South African police, assisted by MI5 and the CIA, hunted him in vain. His secret mission during this time was to establish armed resistance to apartheid, a decision that would change the course of South African history. Written by award-winning South African author Zukiswa Wanner and illustrated with comic-book style artwork by Amerigo Pinelli, this tense, gripping chapter book from Pushkin's True Adventures series is an excellent choice for students because it brings a pivotal chapter of the anti-apartheid struggle to life through the eyes of one of history's most extraordinary figures, showing young readers the extraordinary personal cost and courage that political resistance requires.

Publishing Details

Author : Zukiswa Wanner

Illustrator : Amerigo Pinelli

Author Nationality : South Africa

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 144

Size: 7.9 x 5.1 inches

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography

Theme: About POC, Social Issues, Conflicts, Social Studies, Equality