We follow 14 year old Kimathi through the grief loosing his papa and his friend Rono and then being forced to flee his home in Eldoret. His family, along with many others, have been displaced by post election violence in Kenya.

This middle-grade book does a wonderful job describing the horrors that Kimathi and his family endure while keeping the scenes age appropriate. I love the message of how kids keep their optimism and work on making camp life better all while living a life full of unknowns. The author does a wonderful job of introducing adults to help them learn this valuable life lesson.

A solid 4.5 stars.

Publication date: Aug. 5, 2025.

** Thank you Lerner Publishing Group for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.**

This is a very important book for young people to read.

Positives
Easy to read
The author manages complex topics with accessible language and story
Important and relevant themes
Short chapters enhance readability

Improvements
I'm not a big fan of the cover picture