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Nhamo, an eleven‑year‑old Shona girl, is forced to flee her home in Mozambique as her family arranges an unwanted marriage. She embarks on a perilous trek to Zimbabwe, confronting the harsh realities of the wilderness. Along the way she endures threats of drowning, starvation, and isolation, but also encounters the luminous world of African spirits. Through this ordeal, Nhamo grows in resilience and gains insight into the spiritual landscape that shapes her people.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nancy Farmer
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