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In the present-day of Malawi, a pair of sisters endure the grief and resilience of a family shattered by AIDS. Placed under the care of their grandmother, they navigate loss, community support, and the pressing social realities facing many orphaned children across southern Africa. The novel offers a personal lens on the continent’s crisis while spotlighting the enduring bonds of family.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Deborah Ellis
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