Small Mercies, Paperback/Bridget Krone

Mercy, who lives with the eccentric elderly sisters who fostered her, struggles to keep her teachers from becoming concerned about her home life in the aftermath of her being framed for theft. Into this situation comes the historical example of Mahatma Gandhi, courtesy of Macy's neighbour Mr Singh. Can non-violent resistance solve Mercy's difficulties? A revealing portrayal of life in South Africa today.