02 Mar 2020

Sensational short story writer, Unowah Sitale has launched his first published book titled Mystery Crew Deadly Camp.

The 14-year-old Motswedi JSS pupil’s book is a must read.

The youthful writer has unpublished short stories and poems.

Mystery Crew, is a fictional thriller, a moving and intimate novel providing a fascinating glimpse into the indomitable human life.

The story traces the trio who head out to Samuel’s camp, but after their arrival it does not take long to discover that all is not what it seems to be.

With a killer on the loose and the boy’s time running out, will they manage to find the killer on time, or will they become the killer’s next victims?

The book is also a mirror of society as it speaks on issues that society confronts on a daily basis.

It teaches the reader about survival in the real world, how to handle certain circumstances and getting back after life throws one off a cliff.

Speaking at the launch, Unowah said the book was inspired by his childhood life.

He said he developed the love for books at a young age and expressed himself and the life experiences of people close to him through writing.

He finds hope through writing and reading, his creativity also extends to writing poems in between his busy schoolwork schedules.

For her part, the publisher from Transilience Production House, Thuto Modibedi said she was honoured to have been part of the young boy’s book.

She said the author was one of the talented writers and greatest mindful people.

“When I got a call from Unowah’s parents and they told me the boy is 13-years-old, in my mind I thought it is going to be a roughly sketched book, but I was surprised to see a whole packaged book. Unowah is a boy with a vision and dreams, this is not just a launch of his book, but a launch of his career as a writer,” she said.

Modibedi also encouraged parents to support their children and nurture their talent and skill.

In addition, senior teacher Monkgogi Mogotsi said he met Unowah when he started Form 1 and realised his love for books.

“He will come to the library to borrow a lot of fiction books. He was strong willed and determined, as he will give reviews of books within a short period of time.

Mogotsi also urged other pupils to look up to their peers and use the library lessons, as they could become handy for them. ENDS