Study Guide: The Theory of Flight

by Ruth Everson, Jules Pechey (Editor)

Overview

An indispensable guide for learners and teachers alike, The Theory of Flight Study Guide will enhance the experience of exploring Siphiwe Ndlovu’s richly layered novel, a setwork for Grade 11 and 12 learners. A powerful testament to the human spirit, the novel won the Sunday Times Fiction Prize in 2019.

This study guide is clear and informative, and offers fascinating insight and in-depth analysis of themes, motifs and other symbolism found in the novel. Most importantly, study guide author Ruth Everson interviewed Siphiwe Ndlovu in September 2021, and illuminating excerpts from this conversation are included in the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781776380114
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	03/01/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	635 KB
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jules Pechey is a retired History and English teacher. She was HOD of History at Brescia House and later at St Stithians Girls’ Preparatory. She is currently doing a Masters degree in Education and Culture.
Ruth Everson is a teacher of English with thirty-nine years of experience in the classroom. She is also a published poet and writer. Ruth recently wrote the well-received study guide for the Grade 12 novel, The Theory of Flight by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu. She combines her teaching and subject knowledge with her writer’s heart to produce guides that are clear and easily understandable.