{"product_id":"when-hoopoes-go-to-heaven-gaile-parkin","title":"When Hoopoes Go to Heaven – Gaile Parkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eTen-year-old Benedict is growing up in Swaziland, where life is full of contradictions — poverty and privilege, tradition and modernity, joy and sorrow. Through his eyes, readers encounter a world of vibrant characters, family bonds, and the challenges of HIV\/AIDS and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParkin writes with warmth and wit — Benedict’s voice is unforgettable, blending humor and poignancy into a heartfelt portrait of resilience and hope. Trending among readers who love child’s-eye perspectives, richly rendered African settings, and stories that find light in hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Alexander McCall Smith (\u003cem\u003eNo. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency\u003c\/em\u003e), Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (\u003cem\u003ePurple Hibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e), and Bryce Courtenay (\u003cem\u003eThe Power of One\u003c\/em\u003e). Pair with Parkin’s \u003cem\u003eBaking Cakes in Kigali\u003c\/em\u003e for a complete Gaile Parkin African duo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trade paperback (2014) in Good condition — light wear, intact binding, clean pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45110237397107,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_39cf34d8-6996-4752-aebe-f45f4fe46fce.jpg?v=1782115937","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/when-hoopoes-go-to-heaven-gaile-parkin","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}