The Other Side of Truth Summary

The story begins in Nigeria, with the death of Femi and Sades mother. She was killed byagents of the corrupt government, the Brass Buttons, to force Folarin Solaja, thechildrens father, to stop writing for converse , an uncensored new-fashionedspaper. The children thenhave to flee the country, where they are not safe. Their Uncle Tunde arranges for themto be smuggled to London, where their Uncle Dele lives, with Mrs Bankole. Their fathershould then join them there.However, instead of decision the hoped-for safety, they areabandoned by Mrs Bankole in the middle of London, a strange city they know nothing more or less. When they are set by the police, they are put into the care of Mrs Graham. Theymeet Jenny, Mama Appiah and Mr. Nathan, who try their best to help them by gettingthe children temporarily admitted in England, and by finding a new foster family forthem Gracie and Roy King. Sade had to lie to officials about their call forth so as to no gether father into trouble, and th e kindness displayed by the adults makes her feel guiltyabout her lies.She is also sad about Femis sulliness, and feels real homesick. Matters dont improve on her first day in her new school she feels lost in the Englisheducation system, much less harsh and demanding with students than in Nigeria. Eventhough she finds friendship and understandingwithMariam, a fissure refugee, and MrMorris, the English teacher, she starts getting bullied by Marcia, and her gang. She isforced to steal a lighter for them, for example, in Mariams uncles store, somethingthat she feels very guilty about.She starts dreading going to school, as she doesntknow how to deal with bullies. One day, Mama Appiah arrives at the house with good discussion she has found the childrensfather, who managed to get into England thanks to a false passport. However, he was puttaken to a Detention Centre because he didnt ask for political asylum, because he was soworried about his children. The Nigerian Police then announc e that he is wanted for themurder of his wife. Desperate, Sade and Femi decide to try and meet a television reporter.