Frankie's Flyer by Gerhard Uys - ISBN: 9781037109287
Paperback
Defying labels, one teacher ignites hope, one student takes flight.

Frankie's Flyer

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  • Paperback

    196 pages

  • Release Date

    10 October 2025

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Summary

An aspiration of self-fulfilment and defiance takes flight when Peter Reed, a newly qualified teacher with top honours from the renowned University of Stellenbosch, arrives in the rural town of Somerset East, South Africa. At the celebrated Gill College High School, Peter brings a vision inspired by the enduring wisdom of Confucius and Aristotle and the modern insights of Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.

Determined to challenge the narrow labels assigned to his speci…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781037109287
ISBN-10:1037109287
Author:Gerhard Uys
Publisher:Austin Macauley Publishers
Imprint:Austin Macauley Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:196
Release Date:10 October 2025
Weight:244g
Dimensions:127mm x 203mm
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Frankie's Flyer by Gerhard Uys - ISBN: 9781037109287
127 × 203 mm
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A4
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About The Author

Gerhard Uys

Gerhard Uys is a distinguished filmmaker, author, and academic whose work has left a lasting impact on both the film industry and education. Holding seven academic qualifications, he made history as the first South African filmmaker to earn a doctorate in Motion Picture Production. As Head of the Pretoria Technikon Film School, he played a key role in shaping the careers of award-winning filmmakers, including Oscar-winning cinematographer Dion Beebe. His directorial work shines in the critically acclaimed feature, A Fire in Africa, which has earned 39 awards, including 13 Best Picture honours at major European film festivals.

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