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Description
Set in contemporary Malawi, "City Boy" follows Sam, an orphaned boy whose mother has died from AIDS. Sam is claimed by his aunt Mercy and sent to live in the small rural village where his mother was born and raised. He must adjust from his former city life having his own room, attending private school, and using a computer to sharing a dirt-floored one-room hut with his aunt and cousins. The story portrays Sam's transition and the cultural differences between his urban and rural life.
Quick Summary
City Boy throws readers into a completely new world when a privileged city kid is forced to move to a rural Malawi village after losing both parents to AIDS, trading his comfortable life for a cramped hut with his aunt and cousins. Kids will root for this brave boy as he navigates dusty roads, learns to help with chores, and discovers that family and happiness aren't about fancy things. If your kid likes "Esperanza Rising" or stories about kids adapting to totally different worlds, they'll devour this heartfelt tale. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy emotional stories about resilience and finding home in unexpected places.