Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography
by Mark Mathabane
Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography by Mark Mathabane holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 1986.
About Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography
Mark Mathabane was weaned on devastating poverty and schooled in the cruel streets of South Africa's most desperate ghetto. Yet Mark did what no physically and psychologically battered "Kaffir" was supposed to dohe escaped to tell about it.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Mathabane |
| Published | 1986 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,633 |
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What genre is Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography?
Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography worth reading?
Based on 11.6K reader ratings, Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
Who wrote Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography?
Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography was written by Mark Mathabane. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography?
The ISBN-13 for Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography is 9780684848280.0.
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