What a captivating book about a very unknown issue-the killing of Albinos in Tanzania for their body parts. For the past fifteen years, the killing of albinos has been rising as people believe their body parts bring good fortune.
This fictional story of Habo brings to life the very real issue.
Habo feels rejected by his family members and is always the outsider in every situation. When their family farm fails, they move to Mwanza, along Lake Victoria to live with Habo's aunt. Unbeknownst to the Habo's mother, the people in this town kill albinos for their body parts. He flees for his life to Dar es Salaam where people are more accepting of his condition. Here is taken in by a blind wood carver. Here Habo develops a sense of self worth for the first time.
A celebration of human life and worth.
Compelling. This book could be a catalyst for discussing human worth with teens.
A glossary of Kiswahili words and phrases included. A few pages of resources and links to further understand this issue plus ways one can help.
Well -researched.
Lots of similes that utilize the African culture and natural surroundings.
***Highly recommend.
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