Le Buntu VillageRead, discuss, pass on
A first camp, new friends and a powerful lesson in freedom.
“There is strength in unity, and friendship makes every discovery more precious.”
A respectful immersion into the memory of Robben Island, adapted for children to understand the importance of roots.
Poetic descriptions and captivating illustrations to travel from home or the classroom.
Deep conversations with the figures of the village, passing on universal values.
Nandi eagerly awaits her first camp, unaware of the adventure ahead. An excursion takes her to Robben Island, a place shaped by Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment and the struggle for freedom. As the visit unfolds, history becomes tangible and raises new questions. Surrounded by children she barely knows, Nandi also learns to listen, cooperate and trust the group. The day shows her that unity creates courage and that friendship makes every discovery more meaningful.
Packs bring several stories together to explore a value over time.
Help children understand that friendship grows through shared interests, cooperation and a sense of belonging.
Create a foundation of simple rules for living well at home, at school and in a group.
Build a reading cycle around respect, truth, trust, mutual help and repair within a group.
“A story can become a root.”
