isiZulu ↔ German · Ages 8–12
The Marimba Band
Ibhendi YeMarimba · Die Marimba-Band
When a school in Durban and a school in Leipzig swap music students for a year, Zanele ends up playing marimba beside Jonas, who has never touched one. Five books about rhythm, homesickness and the songs children teach each other.
Theme: Music, friendship and an exchange year
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The Marimba Band · Book 1
The New Boy Can't Keep Time
Umfana Omusha · Der Neue hält den Takt nicht
Dr. Schuppert
Introductions, school words and counting beats.
168 pages
The Marimba Band · Book 2
Songs from Home
Izingoma Zasekhaya · Lieder von zu Hause
Dr. Schuppert
Folk songs from both countries, with the words.
184 pages
The Marimba Band · Book 3
The Concert
Ikhonsathi · Das Konzert
Dr. Schuppert
Nerves, applause and a dropped mallet.
160 pages
The Marimba Band · Book 4
Zanele Goes to Leipzig
UZanele Uya eLeipzig · Zanele fährt nach Leipzig
Dr. Schuppert
Travel, cold weather and Bach.
176 pages
The Marimba Band · Book 5
One Song, Two Languages
Ingoma Eyodwa · Ein Lied, zwei Sprachen
Dr. Schuppert
The final concert, sung in both.
152 pages