PINK CAVES
by
Phyllis Owen

Phandla wanted so much to go to school like other children, but for a blind girl in a small African village this seemed like an impossible dream.

One day, after a narrow escape, her friends invited her to school  - to tell everyone about her adventure. Her meeting there with a kind and understanding teacher opened up an entirely new world, and changed her life for ever…

THE DALA TREE
by
Phyllis Owen

From the first day at the farm school Gideon sensed Daniel disliked him. Daniel was always there, making fun of him, pushing him around, goading him to fight. He couldn't understand why Daniel was so nasty to him, and wished he had the courage to stand up to his tormentor.

One day when some of the boys called him chicken, on a wild impulse Gideon challenges Daniel to a feat of strength and courage. But Gideon has to go first...