Theory of Flight Study Guide

An indispensable guide for learners and teachers alike, The Theory of Flight Study Guide will enhance the experience of exploring Siphiwe Ndlovu’s richly layered novel, a setwork for Grade 11 and 12 learners. A powerful testament to the human spirit, the novel won the Sunday Times Fiction Prize in 2019.This study guide is clear and informative, and offers fascinating insight and in-depth analysis of themes, motifs and other symbolism found in the novel. Most importantly, study guide author Ruth Everson interviewed Siphiwe Ndlovu in September 2021, and illuminating excerpts from this conversation are included in the book.

Ruth Everson was a teacher of English for 39 years. She taught at St Stithians College for 19 years and was the Leadership Director at the Girls’ College. She is a poet, a writer, an international speaker and personal mastery coach. She is a regular speaker at schools and IEB conferences. She is the author of the Inside the Poet’s Head series, as well as a number of volumes of poetry. She holds a BA Dip Ed from UNISA. Jules Pechey is a retired History and English teacher. She was HOD of History at Brescia House and later at St Stithians Girls’ Preparatory. She is currently doing a Masters degree in Education and Culture.