Description
This Newbery Honor book by award-winning, bestselling author Nancy Farmer is being reissued in paperback!Eleven-year-old Nhamo lives in a traditional village in Mozambique, where she doesn't quite fit in. When her family tries to force her into marrying a cruel man, she runs away to Zimbabwe, hoping to find the father she's never met. But what should have been a short boat trip across the border turns into a dangerous year-long adventure, and Nhamo must summon her innermost courage to ensure her survival.
Details
Author: |
Nancy Farmer |
ISBN 10: |
0545356628 |
Pages: |
336 |
Publisher: |
Scholastic Paperbacks |
Publication Date: |
January 1, 2012 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.49lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
4-7 |
