Genre: Realistic Fiction/Red Maple Nominee
Age Recommendation: Grade 6+
Brother and sister, Muchoki and Jata, lose their parents to violence in war torn Kenya. So, begins their journey across the country to find their mother's family, a family they have never even met before. This is a mature read, as it contains episodes of violence and death. Eric Walters has created a companion website with photos and videos taken when he walked the fictional route of Muchoki and Jata. The book and website are excellent reads.
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