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Standout Titles Added To Library Collection

UNION PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.unionschools.co.za/2019/08/30/standout-titles-added-to-library-collection/

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Collected on 4 September 2026

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What this means

This is a school news bulletin from Union Primary School announcing the addition of two complete sets of the five-part Langbourne novel series by author Alan Landau to the school library. The books, which are based on a true story and have been bestsellers on Amazon, are now available for students to read. The acquisition aims to foster a love of reading among learners.

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book collectionOngoing

Access to the Langbourne novel series in the school library

Learners at Union Primary School can now read the five-book Langbourne novel series, which tells the story of two Jewish brothers who emigrate from England to Africa in the late 19th century and build a tobacco business amid historical upheavals across southern Africa.

Who it is for
learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Visit the school library during regular hours to borrow or read the books on-site
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At Union, we continuously strive to nurture a love of reading among our learners by providing them with access to current and relevant collections of fiction and non-fiction books at the school library.
book collectionOngoing

Access to Langbourne novel series

Learners at Union Primary School can now read the five-book Langbourne novel series, which tells the story of two Jewish brothers who emigrate from England to Africa in the late 19th century and build a business amid historical events such as the Matabele rebellion and the Anglo Boer War.

Who it is for
learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Visit the school library to read the books
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Although Union has wholeheartedly embraced the digital revolution, the school's traditional library services remain strongly integrated into the learning fabric of the school.

Facts

Reference

https://www.unionschools.co.za/2019/08/30/standout-titles-added-to-library-collection/

Key Takeaways

  • 30th Aug 2019
  • Langbourne novels
  • Alan Landau
  • Union Primary School
  • two complete sets
  • school library
  • fiction
  • African adventure
  • Amazon’s Top 10 Best Seller List
  • Union Primary School
  • L. Crankshaw
  • Alan Landau
  • Langbourne novels
  • Donkinstreet
  • Graaff-Reinet
  • PO Box 190
  • 6280
  • Matabele rebellion
  • Rhodesia
  • Anglo Boer War
  • Bulawayo
  • tobacco business
  • Africa
  • Ireland