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Displaced

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Overview

Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya--until a contentious election explodes into violence.

His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who've been driven from their homes but haven't left their country.

Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality: living in a tent, facing prejudice at the local school, and struggling to get basic supplies. His family even has to buy water by the jug, paying high prices controlled by a ruthless gang of water sellers.

Gradually, Kim makes friends at the camp and starts to rebuild his life. Together, he and the other kids hatch a plan to get the camp a reliable water supply―along with some hope.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798765648698
  • ISBN-10: 9798765648698
  • Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
  • Publish Date: August 2025
  • Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds
  • Page Count: 224
  • Reading Level: Ages 10-14

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