An evocative portrayal of the many common obstacles poverty-stricken families face in Africa. From the kidnapping of schoolgirls to the loss of family members due to the fatal illness of the aids epidemic. This story is told through the eyes of a child in a simple and non-confronting manner and gently offers an opportunity to converse with your child about some of the many problems other children face in the world.Keywords: Africa; poverty; family; death; AIDS; books about Africa; books about family; books about the crisis in Africa; death of a parent; anxiety; books about death in the family;BISAC CATEGORYJUV030010 JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / AfricaJUV039030 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, BereavementJUV039070 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Poverty & HomelessnessISBN 978-0-6453689-9-4 (E-book)ISBN: 978-0-6453967-1-3 (Paperback)ISBN 978-0-6453967-0-6 (Hardback)