The Other Side of Truth Summary

The story begins in Nigeria, with the death of Femi and de Sades mother. She was killed byagents of the corrupt government, the giving medication Buttons, to force Folarin Solaja, thechildrens vex, to stop writing for Speak , an uncensored newspaper. The children thenhave to scarper the coun pass judgment, where they are not safe. Their Uncle Tunde arranges for themto be smuggled to London, where their Uncle Dele lives, with Mrs Bankole. Their fathershould then join them there.However, kinda of finding the hoped-for safety, they areabandoned by Mrs Bankole in the middle of London, a singular city they know nothingabout. When they are found by the police, they are roam into the care of Mrs Graham. Theymeet Jenny, florists chrysanthemum Appiah and Mr. Nathan, who try their best to help them by acquiringthe children temporarily admitted in England, and by finding a new foster family forthem Gracie and Roy King. Sade had to lie to officials about their name so as to no gether fath er into trouble, and the kindness displayed by the adults makes her feel guiltyabout her lies.She is also sad about Femis sulliness, and feels very homesick. Matters dont improve on her first mean solar day in her new school she feels lost in the Englisheducation system, much less(prenominal) harsh and demanding with students than in Nigeria. Eventhough she finds friendship and understandingwithMariam, a fellow refugee, and MrMorris, the English teacher, she starts getting bullied by Marcia, and her gang. She isforced to steal a lighter for them, for example, in Mariams uncles store, somethingthat she feels very guilty about.She starts dreading going to school, as she doesntknow how to deal with bullies. One day, Mama Appiah arrives at the house with good news she has found the childrensfather, who managed to get into England give thanks to a false passport. However, he was puttaken to a Detention Centre because he didnt ask for political asylum, because he was soworried about his children. The Nigerian police then announce that he is wanted for themurder of his wife. Desperate, Sade and Femi decide to try and meet a television reporter.