Blasjan en die Blou Kitaar – Koos Kombuis (Second Hand Book)

Title: Blasjan en die Blou Kitaar
Author: Koos Kombuis
Format: Paperback
Genre: Fiction / Young Adult / Contemporary / Afrikaans
Language: Afrikaans

Blasjan en die Blou Kitaar is a heartfelt Afrikaans story about identity, belonging, and the power of music to overcome life’s challenges.

About the Book

Sebastiaan Taljaard, a boy from the Karoo, is forced to adapt to life in Johannesburg after a personal tragedy changes everything.

His unusual appearance — including blonde curls, blue eyes, and pale skin — makes him stand out, earning him the nickname “Blasjan” and making school life difficult.

Facing teasing and the challenges of fitting in, Blasjan must find his place in a new and unfamiliar world.

When he picks up a guitar, however, he discovers a passion for music that begins to change his outlook — and possibly his future.

This touching and relatable story explores themes of resilience, self-acceptance, and finding beauty in unexpected places.

Condition

• Good second-hand condition
• Light wear on cover edges and corners
• Minor surface marks visible
• Pages intact and readable
• Binding remains solid

Additional Information

• Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
• ISBN: 9781485900481