The Other Side Of Truth is a young adult novel (2000) by Beverley Naidoo. The story's narrator and protagonist is twelve-year-old Sade Solaja. Sade's father, Folarin Solaja, works as a journalist who openly condemns the corrupt military regime in Nigeria. As a result, he receives death threats from opponents determined to silence him. Tragically, an attack intended for Folarin kills Sade's mother instead.
To ensure his children's safety, Folarin arranges for them to travel to England with a trusted acquaintance. Sade realizes they've been abandoned at the airport by their uncle, who was supposed to meet them upon arrival. In search of her uncle, Sade decides to stop at a store, but the shop owner calls the police, believing they are thieves. The authorities place them in foster care, but their foster mother and her son treat them rudely.
After some time, the children meet a compassionate Jamaican couple, Gracie and Roy, who assist with their schooling and foster a welcoming environment. Sade befriends Mariam, a Somali girl living in London. While befriending Mariam, Sade becomes the target of bullies. As the daughter of a justice activist, Sade idolizes her father. However, to ensure her safety and that of her brother, Femi, she opts to remain silent and endure humiliation.
In the meantime, Folarin tries to reunite with his kids but gets caught with a fake passport. Eventually, Sade and Femi contact a news reporter, and their story captures the public's attention, leading to a reunion with their father. Although the future remains uncertain for them, they can hold onto hope.
