The Butterfly Heart

by Paula Leyden (Walker) R95, 00 ISBN 978-1-4063-2792-2

The Butterfly Heart is a wonderful story based in Africa.
This is the story of a girl called Winifred whose father dies. Her uncle becomes her new father and she is forced to marry her uncle’s friend. Her two friends, Madillo and Bul-Boo and the Snake Man Ifwafwa, try to help her get away.
What I liked most is that you get to read about the different characters’ points of view. I think it is more suitable for girls, from 12 to 15 years old, who are interested in a slightly different type of book. It was a brilliant story and I loved reading it.
Paula Leyden was born in Kenya and spent her childhood in South Africa and Zambia.
The Butterfly Heart is Paula’s first novel, and is endorsed by Amnesty International.
 
Carey Berning (13 years old)
5/5