The Fun Street
by Paulo Chemane
This is a family book based on the author's childhood. When boys and girls from Maputo, Mozambique, used to play games and tell stories from sunrise to sunset, it revived games that have been lost to time. Tales that carried stories, laughter, and the rhythm of nature.
It is a tribute to the universal playgrounds of childhood, where imagination travels faster than the internet and where children discover themselves and their world in each game.
A dedication to Nyla and Zindzi, and to every child who longs to unplug, listen to the wind, and reclaim the magic of nature.
Paulo Chemane was born and raised in Mozambique, a place that profoundly influenced his storytelling and cultural roots. Now residing in Australia, he strives to teach his two daughters their heritage. Drawing inspiration from Mozambique folklore and history. Paulo waves tales that preserve and pass down the vibrant traditions of his homeland to the younger generation.
Mozambican folklore tells of a brave woman who freed her community from danger and brought her people a better life.
Based on a true story.