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In the ghost town of Kolmanskop, revenge takes on a different meaning.
“The best revenge is to succeed in life.”
A respectful immersion into the memory of Kolmanskop ghost town, 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.
Nala and Tumo live with their family in Namibia’s vast landscapes. One day, their father takes them to Kolmanskop, a ghost town once enriched by diamonds. In buildings reclaimed by sand, they meet Olda, an old man who speaks about success and revenge. His words invite them not to let past hurts decide their future. Knowledge, perseverance and resilience can turn angry energy into a life project. The children learn that succeeding in order to grow is better than living to make someone else pay.
Packs bring several stories together to explore a value over time.
Help readers understand anger, resentment and forgiveness as part of a path towards inner freedom.
Turn hardship, mistakes and repeated effort into strength for healthy progress.
“A story can become a root.”
