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June Freeman I have read all 15 books in the series and loved them all! It is hard to wait for the next one. You can't help but love all the characters.â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI have read all 15 books in the series and loved them all! It is hard to wait for the next one. You can't help but love all the characters.(less)

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Does one need to read these in order?

Hannah Lulu I've read the first three so far. I don't think you have to read them in order to know what is happening, there will be spoilers, but nothing that thaâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI've read the first three so far. I don't think you have to read them in order to know what is happening, there will be spoilers, but nothing that that would prohibit you from still enjoying the other books. Reading them in order seems like it would be much more enjoyable though since there is a chronology. (less)

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How accurate is this in depicting Botswana and its culture?

Chelsea The author lived in Botswana for many years and so he had a pretty good idea of what daily life looks like, but he isn't a native to the culture. Someâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðThe author lived in Botswana for many years and so he had a pretty good idea of what daily life looks like, but he isn't a native to the culture. Some people think that he exaggerates the differences between African and European mindsets in a patronizing way, and other people think it's a pretty good and respectful attempt to show different ways of thinking. There's not one definitive answer.
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Is this appropriate for reading out loud to young children?

Mommooshka This is an adult novel. There are many wonderful stories to read to young children classified as Juvenille Fiction for their comprehension and maturitâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðThis is an adult novel. There are many wonderful stories to read to young children classified as Juvenille Fiction for their comprehension and maturity levels appropriate to younger kids.(less)

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Dan I think it has to do with the fact that she found the boy and returned him to his dad and this helped provide closure for her on the loss of her own sâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI think it has to do with the fact that she found the boy and returned him to his dad and this helped provide closure for her on the loss of her own son - it restored her faith in humanity a bit, and helped her see or remember more deeply the importance of family connection. Hence her willingness to marry Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni!(less)

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