Set in both the wilds and slums of Kenya, a powerful story about a brother and sister's brave journey to find a place to call home. 13-year-old Muchoki and his younger sister, Jata, can barely recognize what's become of their lives. Only weeks ago they lived in a bustling Kenyan village, going to school, playing soccer with friends, and helping at their parents' store. But sudden political violence has killed their father and destroyed their home. Now, Muchoki, Jata, and their ailing mother live in a tent in an overcrowded refugee camp. By day, they try to fend off hunger and boredom. By night, their fears about the future are harder to keep at bay. Driven by both hope and desperation, Muchoki and Jata set off on what seems like an impossible journey: to walk hundreds of kilometers to find their last remaining family.
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Some minor cursing by adult characters. | |
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The characters are ambushed by a group of thugs and a fight ensues. | |
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Walking Home is a heart-breaking novel that I really enjoyed. The way the characters change and help each other really opened my eyes to what the world is like. A little fun fact about it, the author actually went on this trip with several friends. I think the way he experienced it made the book more life-like. This is a definite thumbs-up book.