A real gem this story. Set in Malawi, the main character is a teenage boy, Sam, whose mother dies of AIDS after his father has previously died the same way. The city boy is then sent to live in the country in a life style that he is not used to and with family that he does not know. He feels unloved, unwanted and put upon and he is as sad as it is possible to be. How does he cope? read it and find out. You will not be disappointed.
The strength of the story is, it is African, and things are explained and dealt with in an African way, which is quite different to a European way. You can smell the African dust and hear the monkeys on the roof.
Through the story you learn of the devastation that AIDS has made in Africa and the social and economic consequences of this horrible disease. Sam's life is not easy but he learns to accept others and to have hope for the future.
Suitable for Intermediate and junior high school students.
Reviewed by Bob
Published by Andersen Press
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