Song of Be
Overview & Summary
Be, a Ju/'hoan (Bushman) girl of Namibia's Kalahari Desert, recalls her life -- from a warm early childhood among her own people to the hardship and betrayal she experienced after her family moved to work on a white farmer's land -- as she lies dying from a self-inflicted, poisoned arrow wound, uncertain whether she truly wants to survive. Lesley Beake's novel is set against the real backdrop of Namibia's transition to independence and one people's uneasy passage between tradition and modernity.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
