They also encounter a new threat and that comes from the South African residents who resent the influx of illegal immigrants who are willing to work for low wages.
Deo and Innocent soon come to the realization that they are working for unfair wages and the resentment born by the South Africans is palpable. They are led astray by one of their fellow farmworkers and left penniless and lost. No job, no money, no food. Deo ends up living on the streets. He becomes one of the glue-sniffing street kids in South Africa. Deo is playing soccer in a drug-induced fog one day but a scout recognizes his talent and skill. The scout approaches Deo and tells him about a soccer team made up of kids from the streets of Cape Town, Johannesburg, and other cities in South Africa.
The kids are taken off the street, given a place to live and food to eat. They are also trained as members of soccer teams which will compete for the World Cup of street soccer. This opportunity proves to be life changing for Deo. Share this book:. Rate this book. There was only the small sections of his story that I don't find completely clear.
Later in the books, a man says that deo needs to get off drugs, but it never said that he was ever on them. To be honest, I wouldn't recommend this book for anyone's personal reading.
It did have some interesting themes and have a lot of information to do with the struggle, but I do think there are better books if you are looking for a book that really moves you. I really just didn't feel it. This edition was published in by Little, Brown in New York. Written in English — pages.
Now is the time for running , Tamarind. Libraries near you: WorldCat. Now is the time for running , Little, Brown. Places Zimbabwe. Edition Description When soldiers attack a small village in Zimbabwe, Deo goes on the run with Innocent, his older, mentally disabled brother, carrying little but a leather soccer ball filled with money, and after facing prejudice, poverty, and tragedy, it is in soccer that Deo finds renewed hope.
W Now Community Reviews 0 Feedback? Deo is an engaging and sympathetic narrator and you will want to know that he and Innocent arrive safely, but safety is a rare commodity. I was wholly invested in Deo and whipped through this book in record time. It would certainly appeal to anyone looking for a fast-paced story about survival, students who like soccer and anyone interested in social justice. Mar 11, Tony Saldivar rated it it was amazing. I thought it may be the prequel to, but turns out this was set in a parallel universe to Diamond Boy by the same author which I read last year.
Deo is remarkably mature for his age, but I pr I thought it may be the prequel to, but turns out this was set in a parallel universe to Diamond Boy by the same author which I read last year. Deo is remarkably mature for his age, but I presume that is the consequence both of growing up in the heat of a political conflict and having to look after a very dependent older brother.
Like in Diamond Boy, the emotional brutality of this one starts pretty close to the start of the book then again, it is a relatively short book for the amount of story Williams managed to pack in although the author does take some care in the start to give the reader a sense of what normality was like for Deo before embarking on an amazing journey of preservation to South Africa. Again, the cover implied a much happier story within, but I was prepared this time around, and although hard-hitting, I thought Williams did a decent job of toning things down to cater for a younger audience.
Another 5 star read. May 18, Hassan Hassan rated it it was amazing. Now IS The Time For Running The reason why I chose to read this book is that it looked interesting from the cover and as I read on I was very engaged because the book was very interesting I liked how Deo had to overcome some very difficult obstacles throughout the book and just the characters in general.
For example, in chapter 5, Deo had to overcome the loss of his mom and his grandpa and he also had to survive on his own because they wrongfully killed his brother for being a foreigner at age 1 Now IS The Time For Running The reason why I chose to read this book is that it looked interesting from the cover and as I read on I was very engaged because the book was very interesting I liked how Deo had to overcome some very difficult obstacles throughout the book and just the characters in general.
For example, in chapter 5, Deo had to overcome the loss of his mom and his grandpa and he also had to survive on his own because they wrongfully killed his brother for being a foreigner at age Theses quotes show that Deo has been through a lot. Another thing I liked about the book was how Deo had to overcome the haters that hated him for being a foreigner and he dominated his way all the way through the street world cup final.
They hate us foreigners, come run! I would recommend this book to all young adults because it is a fantastic book with a great a plot and also this book teaches great life lessons such as perseverance and that hard work ultimately pays off. Oct 18, Nicole C. Acknowledged as a Kirkus Best Book of the Year in and an ALA Best Fiction Book for Young Adults in , Williams writes a compelling tale of survival as year-old Deo and his older brother, Innocent, flee their village in Zimbabwe after government soldiers murder their neighbors and family members.
As refugees, they set their sights on South Africa in hopes of finding their estranged father. After encountering numerous obstacles, including dangerous animals, unsavory characters, extreme Acknowledged as a Kirkus Best Book of the Year in and an ALA Best Fiction Book for Young Adults in , Williams writes a compelling tale of survival as year-old Deo and his older brother, Innocent, flee their village in Zimbabwe after government soldiers murder their neighbors and family members.
After encountering numerous obstacles, including dangerous animals, unsavory characters, extreme violence, and drug addiction, they find that South Africa is not as welcoming to immigrants as they had hoped.
While some may find the content difficult even for young adult readers, it is a text that exposes teenagers to the reality of life as a refugee. In addition, it explores multiple diverse perspectives, discussing issues of race, culture, and even disabilities. I would recommend this text for students in grades Teachers may consider pairing it with a reading of Of Mice and Men, as the relationship between George and Lennie parallels that of Deo and Innocent, as do the themes of discrimination, perseverance, and the nature of being a migrant.
Oct 14, Addison rated it really liked it. As I read on it became more dark cause the soldiers came into Zimbabwe. After the soldiers came they tried to kill everyone. While Deo and his brother hide from the soldiers they try to secretly leave their village. It's a box full of all his prized possessions. Along with a soccer ball that is full of cash. Deo and his brother are trying to find their way to South Africa.
So they can work, go back to school. But most im As I read on it became more dark cause the soldiers came into Zimbabwe. But most importantly they want to find their dad.
They eventually found South Africa and found a job. But they realize that they are getting paid way less than they should and get fired. Now that they are homeless Deo now lives on the streets. One day Deo was playing soccer in the grass and a man saw the talent he had.
It gives kids the opportunity to compete in the World Cup, gives them food and shelter. Eventually, over a year and a half, Deo has worked hard and their team wins the Street World Cup. I liked the book mostly because it's somewhat about soccer and I like soccer. It's like a mystery and suspense. It's really good when they try and get to South Africa because it takes them a lot of time and try. But through perseverance, they finally made it to South Africa.
And Deo got to accomplish his dreams by playing soccer for a big team and winning. That shows to never give up. Apr 29, Jake Stavens rated it it was amazing. Now Is the Time for Running by Micheal Williams is a realistic fiction novel that follows the lives of two brothers that are faced with horrific tragedy and loss. Fourteen year old Deo, and his older brother Innocent, live in the small village of Gutu in Zimbabwe.
One day while playing soccer, jeeps with armed soldiers arrive at the village. Deo and Innocent are the only survivors after the soldiers brutally kill everyone else in the village. With no possessions other than Deo's soccer ball fil Now Is the Time for Running by Micheal Williams is a realistic fiction novel that follows the lives of two brothers that are faced with horrific tragedy and loss. With no possessions other than Deo's soccer ball filled with money and Innocent's 'bix box", they flee the only home they have ever known.
They are determined to get to South Africa in an attempt to find their father. During their journey, Deo and Innocent face many intense and shocking struggles.
Deo wonders if he and his brother will survive the journey and eventually find their father. He also wonders if his love of playing soccer is lost forever. This s a heart-warming book about perseverance and the ability to survive in very challenging circumstances. It is a fast-paced page turner that will immediately grab your attention and keep you guessing until the very end. If you enjoy reading inspirational and intense novels then you will love this book.
Dec 01, Madison rated it it was amazing Shelves: multicultural-literature. Now is the Time for Running is an amazing example of great multicultural literature written by Wicharl Williams. Now is the Time for Running is a chapter book about two brothers, Deo and Innocent, living in Zimbabwe with a love for soccer and making a journey to find a better life after their city and family are massacred.
The two boys are the only ones who survive and they try to make their way to South Africa and freedom. During this journey, Deo and Innocent encounter many interesting people Now is the Time for Running is an amazing example of great multicultural literature written by Wicharl Williams.
During this journey, Deo and Innocent encounter many interesting people and experiences they have to overcome in order to make a better life for themselves in South Africa. This book looks at cultural issues having to do with treatment of immigrants. This book would be great to read to students to help them see the challenges refugees face and consequently be more open-minded and accepting of their cultural differences.
Jul 04, Farhana Faruq rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , young-adult. Loved this book. A fictional story based on events and experiences that took place in South Africa in This was when a lot of refugees were coming in from areas like Zimbabwe and Somalia and were being attacked by South Africans based on unfounded fears - xenophobia.
It's still happening around the world but I loved how this story showed what it's about to work together and take the good from everyone.
Really well written. I definitely look forward to reading more from Williams. This novel Loved this book. This novel is intended for young adults, but I think anyone older would enjoy it as well. It's about Deo and Innocent's journey, from trying to escape Zimbabwe and making it into South Africa. I wasn't aware there is an event every year called the The Homeless World Cup.
Homeless individuals come together to form soccer teams, around the world. Then once a year a tournament is held for them. It's a way to help them change their life and move on to build a better future. May 15, Ryan Harkins rated it it was amazing. A lot of times we take for granted what we have until we read a book like Now Is the Time for Running.
Michael Williams did a fabulous job of bringing attention to the terrors in Africa.
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